On average, wind makes up 18% of ERCOT’s fuel mix in summer months and 30.1% in other months, based on ERCOT’s Average Fuel Mix from January 1, 2023, to March 21, 2024. View the full report here.

That’s some of what happened in February 2021, when single-digit temperatures, frozen gas distribution systems and shut-down power plants led to statewide blackouts on the ERCOT grid that were ...

“It’s become clear that we need to change the mix of generators that we ... according to ERCOT’s latest estimates. The two gas plants are still the backup plan in case agreements with ...

Wind forecast models call for sharp rise in ERCOT wind power from late ... that could provide scope for reduced fossil fuel use elsewhere in the generation mix, and help cap overall emissions ...