"Texas Grid Operator Urges Power Conservation Amid Heatwave"

The Electric Reliability Council Of Texas (ERCOT), the main grid operator in Texas, has activated its emergency system as electricity reserves dropped below critical levels due to increased power usage during a heatwave. The grid operator expects record-high power usage on Friday and has urged consumers to conserve electricity. The Emergency Response Service (ERS) is being deployed to reduce the likelihood of system-wide load shedding by incentivizing entities to reduce consumption or increase generation. Real-time power prices have surged, and reduced wind generation is expected to further impact power reserves.