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Posted 9/7/2023, 2:03:45 AM

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

Texas power grid returned to normal conditions after entering emergency alert level to conserve energy
Demand for electricity nearly exceeded supply due to high temperatures and low wind/solar generation
ERCOT issued appeal for Texans to conserve energy during 3-hour period
At peak, demand was within 2,000 megawatts of exceeding supply capacity
Entering emergency alert levels gives ERCOT access to additional power reserves to prevent outages

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8/24/2023

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

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Energy expert evaluates ERCOT and the Texas power grid amid record-breaking heat

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8/24/2023

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

Two U.S. electric grids, including Texas' Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), may face a reserve capacity shortage during a heatwave, prompting calls for energy conservation and the possibility of controlled outages.

8/31/2023

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

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9/5/2023

Weather Watch going in effect in Texas starting Wednesday

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9/6/2023

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

ERCOT has entered the second level of emergency operations and issued an Energy Emergency Alert 2 (EEA 2) to maintain grid reliability, but this does not mean controlled power outages are expected; instead, ERCOT is bringing all available generation online, releasing remaining reserves, and using demand response to lower electric demand.

9/7/2023

Texas power grid enters emergency mode to avoid rolling blackouts

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has triggered its emergency operations and may order rotating power outages as the state's power grid struggles to meet demand during a period of high heat and low wind power generation.

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.

9/8/2023

Texas Power Prices Skyrocket to $5,000 per Megawatt-Hour Amid Heatwave, Forcing Grid Operator to Issue Emergency Alert

Texas power prices surged by 20,000% during a heatwave, reaching over $5,000 per megawatt-hour, leading to an emergency alert by the state's grid operator, ERCOT, before conditions returned to normal, with the Biden administration declaring a power emergency in the state, as record-breaking high temperatures are forecasted for the following days.

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Posted 9/7/2023, 2:03:45 AM

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

Texas power grid returned to normal conditions after entering emergency alert level to conserve energy
Demand for electricity nearly exceeded supply due to high temperatures and low wind/solar generation
ERCOT issued appeal for Texans to conserve energy during 3-hour period
At peak, demand was within 2,000 megawatts of exceeding supply capacity
Entering emergency alert levels gives ERCOT access to additional power reserves to prevent outages

abc13.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/24/2023

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

8/23/2023

Energy expert evaluates ERCOT and the Texas power grid amid record-breaking heat

Despite recent rainfall, the extremely dry and hot conditions in Texas have put a strain on the power grid, leading ERCOT and energy providers to ask Texans to conserve energy during peak hours.

8/24/2023

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

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

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.

9/8/2023

Texas Power Prices Skyrocket to $5,000 per Megawatt-Hour Amid Heatwave, Forcing Grid Operator to Issue Emergency Alert