Texas power grid: ERCOT issues conservation appeal for Sunday, Aug. 27

For a fourth day in a row, ERCOT is asking Texas residents and businesses to conserve electricity use. The conservation appeal has been issued from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.

Texas power grid: ERCOT issues conservation appeal for Saturday, August 26

Similar to Friday, Saturday’s conservation appeal does not indicate ERCOT is experiencing emergency conditions at this time. Current forecasts are showing a potential to enter emergency operations this evening because of expected low wind and potential low solar generation and high demand.

Texas power grid: ERCOT issues conservation appeal for Friday, Aug. 25

ERCOT is asking Texas residents and businesses to conserve electricity use, if safe to do so, for six hours on Friday afternoon and evening.

Houston officials call for conservation
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As the blistering heat continues on for yet another day, the extreme temperatures are impacting the way Texans live and operate. Officials now asking residents to conserve both energy and water. FOX 26's Natalie Hee explains more.

ERCOT issues Conservation Appeal for Thursday; what should you know?

ERCOT is not experiencing emergency conditions at this time, but forecasts are showing a high potential to enter emergency operations. Help from Texans to conserve electricity use will assist grid reliability.

ERCOT Energy Conservation Appeal breakdown
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ERCOT is not experiencing emergency conditions at this time, but forecasts are showing a high potential to enter emergency operations. Help from Texans to conserve electricity use will assist grid reliability.

ERCOT supply and demand forecast
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ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch for August 23-27. FOX 26's Lina De Florias gives us a look at the supply and demand forecast for this week.

Breaking down ERCOT's Conservation Notice
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ERCOT has issued an energy Conservation Notice and is asking Texans to use less energy.

ERCOT issues Voluntary Conservation Notice for Thursday

A Voluntary Conservation Notice has been declared for the hours of 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 17, urging Texans to make voluntary adjustments in their electricity usage, provided it can be done safely. It is important to note that ERCOT is not operating under emergency conditions at this time.

ERCOT issues conservation notice; Lina deFlorias explains why
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The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has taken proactive measures in response to extreme temperatures, projected heightened demand, and reduced reserves stemming from low wind-generated power.

Texas power grid: ERCOT Weather Watch through Friday, Aug. 18

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, which operates the state’s power grid, says they extended the alert due to the continuing high temperatures, higher electrical demand and the potential for lower reserves.

Texas power grid: ERCOT Weather Watch July 16 to 18

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, which operates the state’s power grid, has issued a Weather Watch through Tuesday as scorching temperatures continue in Texas.

FOX Faceoff: ERCOT cannot be sued for 2021 failures
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The Texas Supreme Court narrowly found that the nonprofit corporation operating the state?s electrical grid qualifies for sovereign immunity, which protects government entities from lawsuits. Charles Adams and Quanell X explore the decision.

ERCOT issues weather watch through Friday
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This excessive heat is putting our power grid at its limit. Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) suggests there may be a message for conservation of energy as temperatures are expected to rise.

ERCOT can't be sued for 2021 winter storm
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In a narrow 5-4 decision on Friday, the Texas Supreme Court ruled that "sovereign immunity" which primarily protects government agencies from civil lawsuits also extends to the operator of the Texas electric grid.