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The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) issued a conservation appeal due to high temperatures, high demand, low wind, and declining solar power generation. While normal operations have resumed, ERCOT asked Texas consumers to conserve electricity use during peak hours to help maintain reliability. If conditions worsen, ERCOT may implement controlled outages as a last resort to avoid widespread power outages.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has issued a Voluntary Conservation Notice to customers, urging them to conserve electricity due to continued low wind-power generation and high demand. Consumers and businesses are asked to reduce their electricity use from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. to avoid potential controlled outages. If conditions worsen, ERCOT may issue a directive to curtail power delivered to customers, implementing controlled outages as a last resort. Houston-area customers relying on electricity for life-sustaining equipment are advised to have a backup plan in place.