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Posted 9/7/2023, 1:13:45 AM

Texas power grid enters emergency mode to avoid rolling blackouts

Texas power grid operator triggered emergency operations to avoid rolling blackouts
Grid asked residents to conserve electricity from 6-9pm by raising thermostats and avoiding large appliances
Grid has asked Texans to conserve energy 10 times this summer due to high demand and heat
Grid has limited connections to other major US grids and asked them for help
Rolling outages rare last resort, not used since 2021 winter storm led to widespread multi-day blackouts

texastribune.org

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8/24/2023

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

ERCOT, the power grid manager for Texas, has issued a weather watch due to high temperatures increasing electricity demand, although there is currently enough power to meet demand and the grid is not at risk of failure.

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

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.

8/24/2023

After ERCOT conservation push, San Antonio avoids power outage

Texas was able to avoid rotating outages thanks to statewide conservation efforts, as the Texas Electric Reliability Council of Texas ended its energy conservation request and thanked residents and businesses for their efforts to conserve power.

8/31/2023

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

Texans who have been repeatedly asked by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to conserve power during high-demand periods are becoming skeptical and questioning the effectiveness of these appeals.

9/5/2023

Weather Watch going in effect in Texas starting Wednesday

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has issued a Weather Watch for this Wednesday through Friday due to high temperatures, higher power demand, and the potential for lower reserves, urging Texans to watch the power grid conditions and reduce energy use.

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 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.

9/8/2023

US Allows Texas Power Plants to Exceed Pollution Limits Amidst Record Heatwave

The US Energy Department has issued an emergency order allowing Texas power plants to exceed pollution limits in order to meet high electricity demand caused by extreme weather conditions.

Topics

Posted 9/7/2023, 1:13:45 AM

Texas power grid enters emergency mode to avoid rolling blackouts

Texas power grid operator triggered emergency operations to avoid rolling blackouts
Grid asked residents to conserve electricity from 6-9pm by raising thermostats and avoiding large appliances
Grid has asked Texans to conserve energy 10 times this summer due to high demand and heat
Grid has limited connections to other major US grids and asked them for help
Rolling outages rare last resort, not used since 2021 winter storm led to widespread multi-day blackouts

texastribune.org

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

8/24/2023

After ERCOT conservation push, San Antonio avoids power outage

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 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.

9/8/2023

US Allows Texas Power Plants to Exceed Pollution Limits Amidst Record Heatwave

The US Energy Department has issued an emergency order allowing Texas power plants to exceed pollution limits in order to meet high electricity demand caused by extreme weather conditions.