ERCOT is calling on Texans to save electricity to combat the cold. Find out more!
ERCOT, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, is urging Texans to conserve electricity as freezing temperatures continue to grip the state. With tight grid conditions expected, ERCOT and the Public Utility Commission of Texas have requested residents to limit electricity use during peak hours. The conservation efforts aim to prevent strain on the power grid and ensure reliable energy supply. ERCOT's call for energy conservation comes amidst a severe arctic blast affecting the region.
In addition to the conservation request, ERCOT has also made a plea to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to refrain from fining power providers for exceeding pollution limits during this challenging period. This move is part of the efforts to prioritize energy stability in the face of extreme weather conditions. The grid operator continues to monitor the situation closely and updates residents on the evolving grid conditions.
As ERCOT issues statewide appeals for conservation multiple days in a row, the resilience of the Texas power grid is put to the test. Despite the intense freeze and heightened demand for electricity, the grid has managed to hold up well. The successful conservation efforts highlight the collective effort of the community in ensuring the reliability of the state's power supply.
In a surprising revelation, it was discovered that hundreds of ERCOT power facility inspections were not completed on time, raising concerns about grid preparedness. This oversight underscores the importance of thorough winter preparations to avoid potential disruptions in energy supply. As Texans continue to navigate through the cold weather challenges, staying vigilant and conserving energy remains crucial for the stability of the power grid.
As a result, ERCOT is asking Texans to conserve electricity use, if safe to do so, Monday, January 15, from 6 a.m. – 10 a.m. CT. ERCOT is expecting similar ...
NORTH TEXAS - ERCOT and the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) are asking Texans to limit electricity use Monday morning due to continued freezing ...
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is calling on Texans to conserve electricity use on Monday morning, if it is safe to do so.
Texas grid operators say reserve energy could be in short supply on the Texas grid as frigid weather drives up demand.
ERCOT is forecasting a higher demand for energy, but still expects the grid to operate normal.
An ERCOT Weather Watch is an advance notification of forecasted significant weather with higher electrical demand and the potential for lower reserves.
ERCOT has requested that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality not fine power providers for polluting or exceeding their air permits during the ...
ERCOT, which manages Texas' power grid, asks residents to conserve electricity if safe to do so from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Monday as freezing temps grip state.
An arctic cold front has arrived in Central Texas. A winter weather advisory is in effect in the Austin-San Antonio region from noon Sunday to noon Monday, ...
ERCOT is asking people to conserve because of "continued freezing temperatures, very high demand, and unseasonably low wind."
The Electrical Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is asking Texans to safely conserve electricity on Monday morning from 6 - 10 a.m. as the electric grid ...
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has issued a conservation appeal as it braces for continued freezing temperatures, “very high” demand,
NBC Universal, Inc. Anticipating tight grid conditions as freezing temperatures grip the state, ERCOT hs calling electricity conservation Monday, Jan. 15, from ...
This morning, ERCOT avoided emergency operations due to the conservation efforts by Texas residents and businesses, combined with additional grid reliability ...
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas' electric grid operator said it expects tight grid operations this week and is asking Texans to conserve electricity from 6 a.m. to 9 ...
The grid operator said it's expecting electricity supply to be tight and asked Texans to conserve energy between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m..
Ante la demanda alta de energía y bajas reservas, ERCOT le pide al público reducir su uso de electricidad.
So far, the Texas power grid has held up during this latest artic blast. Grid conditions are expected to be tight Tuesday morning as people are waking-up and ...
The grid held, despite the deep freeze and an earlier warning from ERCOT, but a new January peak demand was set on Monday morning.
NBC 5 Investigates learns Texas grid operator ERCOT says power plants must have winter preparations complete by Dec. 1, but some checks don't happen until.