ERCOT Urges Texans to Conserve Energy Amid Spiking Demand and Heat Wave

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has asked Texans to reduce their energy usage between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Thursday due to high electricity demand caused by extreme heat. Residents are advised to raise their thermostats, avoid using large appliances, and turn off unnecessary lights and appliances. This is the second request made by grid operators this summer, as electricity users have already exceeded power demand records 10 times. The increase in solar farms and wind power in Texas has helped meet demand, but low wind power generation is currently a concern.