Understanding ERCOT's voluntary conservation notice issued during heatwave
ERCOT insists that the state's grid is not experiencing emergency conditions and that the conservation notice was issued for precautionary measures.
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ERCOT issues Voluntary Conservation Notice to Texans due to extreme heat
ERCOT has issued a Voluntary Conservation Notice to Texans for Tuesday, June 20 from 4 to 8 p.m. due to extreme heat and a forecasted record demand.
ERCOT issues first Weather Watch due to expected scorching temperatures
Summers in Texas are notorious for the intense heat, but this summer, we’re expecting hotter-than-normal temperatures. For this reason, ERCOT is issuing a Weather Watch for certain days in June due to expected high electrical demand.
ERCOT launches new 'TXANS' grid notification system to keep residents updated on Texas' power supply
Texas summer heat is starting to roll in, along with a growing number of new residents from other states. On the heels of this, ERCOT announced it will issue new TXANS notifications on the state's power supply.
ERCOT closely monitoring changing weather conditions
ERCOT said they are closely monitoring weather forecasts and models as cold fronts begin to approach the Lone Star State.
ERCOT asks Texans for voluntary electricity conservation on Monday
The Electricity Reliability Council of Texas is asking residents and businesses to voluntarily conserve electricity between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Monday.
ERCOT preparing for record power demand, report released
It is hot, and the demand for power is holding up so far, but that might not be the case as we approach the summer months.
Push to increase electric vehicles could strain Texas' power grid
With President Biden's latest executive order to make 50% of all new vehicles electric by 2030, some say though it'll be better for the environment, it may put a lot of pressure on Texas' power grid.