ERCOT ASKING FOR ENERGY CONSERVATION MONDAY
CONSERVATION APPEAL ISSUED FOR HOURS OF 2-8 P.M.
Texas’ power grid operator is calling on residents to conserve energy amid a record-breaking heatwave.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is asking Texans and Texas businesses to voluntarily conserve electricity today (Monday) between 2 and 8 p.m.
ERCOT also issued a watch for a “projected reserve capacity shortage” from 2-8 p.m. It does not expect any system-wide outages.
Customers are encouraged to reduce their electricity use during peak times by turning up their thermostat by a few degrees and not running major appliances until after peak hours.
ERCOT says record-high electric demand and low wind are both factoring into the call for energy conservation. According to ERCOT, current projections show wind generation coming in less than 10 percent of its capacity.
The total forecasted demand for today is projected at 79,671 megawatts.