Despite degradation risks in colder temperatures, storage allows for more availability during peak winter demand periods.By Arcelia MartinEven with less available electric power capacity during cold weather in Texas, battery storage systems are reducing the risk of power outages this winter, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) reported at its December board of directors meeting.
Observations from the Little Bunker
Last updated: December 19, 2025 10:10 PM
Atmospheric CO₂
427.2 ppm
+17.7
ppm/year
Atmospheric CH₄
1930.95 ppb
+-3.5
ppb/year
Global Temperature
+1.48 °C
Peak: +1.73°C
World Population
8.1 billion
+67
million/year