ERCOT again asks Texans to conserve energy as power grid demand goes up

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is asking Texans to conserve energy due to a high potential for the power grid to enter emergency operations as demand for electricity is expected to exceed capacity.

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Here’s why Texans keep getting told to raise their thermostats this summer

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US Central states, Texas in danger of power shortages in heat wave

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ERCOT issues call to conserve electricity usage; warns of potential to enter emergency operations

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ERCOT’s pleas for power conservation raise concerns: Are Texans tunin…

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Weather Watch going in effect in Texas starting Wednesday

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ERCOT enters second level of emergency operations; issues energy emergency alert

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Texas power grid enters emergency mode to avoid rolling blackouts

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Texas grid back to 'normal conditions' after state's energy demand nearly surpassed supply

ERCOT's power grid in Texas returned to "normal conditions" after entering an "Energy Emergency Alert 2" and appealing for conservation due to high demand and low reserves.

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Posted 8/24/2023, 4:48:00 PM

ERCOT again asks Texans to conserve energy as power grid demand goes up

wfaa.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/24/2023

Here’s why Texans keep getting told to raise their thermostats this summer

8/24/2023

US Central states, Texas in danger of power shortages in heat wave

8/24/2023

After ERCOT conservation push, San Antonio avoids power outage

8/27/2023

ERCOT issues call to conserve electricity usage; warns of potential to enter emergency operations

ERCOT is urging people to conserve electricity due to low wind and solar generation and high demand, with reserves expected to be low in the afternoon and evening.

8/31/2023

ERCOT’s pleas for power conservation raise concerns: Are Texans tunin…

9/5/2023

Weather Watch going in effect in Texas starting Wednesday

9/6/2023

ERCOT enters second level of emergency operations; issues energy emergency alert

9/7/2023

Texas power grid enters emergency mode to avoid rolling blackouts

9/7/2023

Texas grid back to 'normal conditions' after state's energy demand nearly surpassed supply

ERCOT's power grid in Texas returned to "normal conditions" after entering an "Energy Emergency Alert 2" and appealing for conservation due to high demand and low reserves.