The Voluntary Conservation Notice is in effect Aug. 18 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
is asking Texans to voluntarily reduce electricity use, if safe to do so, Thursday afternoon and evening ahead of forecasted high demand and the potential for lower reserves. The notice is in effect Aug. 17 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., warning higher temperatures would lead to higher electrical demand and the potential for lower power reserves. demand at about 87,000 MW which is close to the expected available supply of about 91,000 MW. Then at 7 p.m.
Texans can conserve energy by raising the thermostat by a degree or two, avoiding the use of large appliances, turning off and unplugging non-essential lights and appliances, and shutting off pool pumps during peak hours. Find more energy-saving tips atWhen the gap between supply and demand gets closer together ERCOT will ask Texans to reduce electricity use to prevent overloading the grid with demand.
Four times this month and 12 times this summer, Texans have reset the all-time record for power consumption. The most recent record of 85,435 MW was set on Aug. 10, shattering the record set the day before of 83,961 MW. The forecasted high for Thursday afternoon was more than 86,700 MW.Extreme Heat: Much of Texas is seeing a return to extreme temperatures today.Solar: Solar generation declines into the evening hours, before completely going offline at sunset.
is the agency that manages the state's power grid. It is not experiencing emergency conditions right now but is using additional tools to manage the grid reliably. This includes using reserve power, calling upon reductions by large electric customers that have volunteered to lower their energy use and bringing more generation online sooner.
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