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

ERCOT has entered the second level of emergency operations due to declining operating reserves. All available generation is being brought online.
ERCOT is working with other ISOs and market participants to obtain additional power generation capacity.
Entering emergency operations gives ERCOT access to more reserves to prevent outages. Controlled outages have not been requested yet.
ERCOT has asked Houston residents and businesses to conserve electricity from 6-9 PM due to high demand and declining solar generation.
Consumers can help by raising thermostats, avoiding large appliances, and turning off non-essential lights and appliances.

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Posted 9/6/2023, 10:12:01 PM

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

ERCOT has entered the second level of emergency operations due to declining operating reserves. All available generation is being brought online.
ERCOT is working with other ISOs and market participants to obtain additional power generation capacity.
Entering emergency operations gives ERCOT access to more reserves to prevent outages. Controlled outages have not been requested yet.
ERCOT has asked Houston residents and businesses to conserve electricity from 6-9 PM due to high demand and declining solar generation.
Consumers can help by raising thermostats, avoiding large appliances, and turning off non-essential lights and appliances.

click2houston.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/24/2023

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8/24/2023

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

8/24/2023

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

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.

9/7/2023

ERCOT calls for energy conservation Thursday after issuing Emergency Alert day before

ERCOT is calling for energy conservation in Texas due to high temperatures, low wind, and declining solar power generation, which is causing tight conditions on the power grid.