As directed by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the City of Lockhart will experience rotating outages intended to manage the current high demand for electricity due to the Arctic weather event. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a statewide power emergency? 
ERCOT issues an EEA 3 – Rotating Outages in Progress,when there is not enough electric generation available to keep up with consumer demand. In an EEA 3, ERCOT instructs utilities to begin rotating outages according to predetermined emergency curtailment procedures. Here is more about ERCOT’s emergency procedures.

How often are rotating outages ordered?

As of May 5, 2020, ERCOT has ordered system-wide rotating outages three times – Dec. 22, 1989, April 17, 2006, and Feb. 2, 2011.

Why is my power off?

Your power is temporarily off because ERCOT has required electric providers to begin rotating outages. 

How long will my power be off?

Power will be restored as soon as possible.

My power was off recently in a rotating outage. Am I safe for the next one or could it go off again? 

During a period of rotating outages, it’s possible your power may go off and on more than once. 

My power has been out a long time and I need to know when it will come back on. Who do I call?

Call the City of Lockhart’s Electric Department at (512) 398-6117 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday (excluding holidays), and (512) 398-4401 outside of normal business hours.

The power outage has caused a life-or-death emergency in my home or business. What do I do?

Call 9-1-1 immediately.