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energy2 years ago

"Utilities Issue Energy Conservation Alerts Amid High Demand and Frigid Temperatures"

TVA and MLGW have issued an "energy conservation alert" for customers, urging them to voluntarily reduce electrical usage to prevent brownouts and blackouts as frigid weather increases demand for electricity. Measures include turning off appliances and setting thermostats lower. Despite the strain on the power grid, the majority of customers have maintained power, with only a small percentage experiencing outages.

via WREG NewsChannel 3|
#electrical-demand#energy#energy-conservation
energy-conservation2 years ago

"MLGW Customers Urged to Conserve Energy Voluntarily"

TVA and MLGW have issued an "energy conservation alert" for customers, urging them to voluntarily reduce electrical usage to prevent brownouts and blackouts as frigid weather increases demand for electricity. Measures include turning off clothes dryers, setting thermostats to 68 degrees or lower, and avoiding the use of large electric appliances. Despite the cold, only a small percentage of customers have experienced power outages so far.

via WREG NewsChannel 3|
#electrical-demand#energy-conservation#frigid-weather
weather2 years ago

"ERCOT Issues Cold Weather Warning for Texas Power Grid"

ERCOT has issued a "Weather Watch" for Texas as the state braces for a deep freeze next week, potentially leading to higher electrical demand and lower reserves. The cold temperatures are expected to arrive by Monday morning and last through Tuesday or Wednesday, with Central Texas predicted to experience temperatures in the 20s and teens. ERCOT has also launched the TXANS system to issue weather watch notifications and has different Energy Emergency Alert levels in place to manage potential grid strain.

via KXAN.com|
#deep-freeze#electrical-demand#ercot
weather2 years ago

ERCOT Urges Texans to Conserve Power Amid Grid Capacity Concerns

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has issued a weather watch for Texas due to forecasted high temperatures, higher electrical demand, and potential lower reserves. While there is currently enough capacity to meet the demand, ERCOT set a new all-time weekend peak demand record on Sunday. The 6-day Supply and Demand dashboard shows the possibility of new peak demand records this week. ERCOT has different alert levels, including Conservation Alert, Energy Emergency Level 1, 2, and 3, which indicate the severity of the situation and potential actions to be taken.

via KXAN.com|
#electrical-demand#ercot#heatwave
energy2 years ago

ERCOT Issues Weather Watch for Anticipated High Temperatures and Increased Electrical Demand in Texas

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has issued a Weather Watch due to forecasted higher temperatures, expected higher electrical demand, and the potential for lower reserves. The watch, which will last until Monday, is not an emergency situation but serves as an early notification for significant weather and high demand. ERCOT advises people to monitor grid conditions and may issue voluntary conservation notices if necessary.

via KXAN.com|
#electrical-demand#energy#ercot
weather2 years ago

ERCOT issues Weather Watch as Texas heatwave strains power grid.

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has issued a Weather Watch for June 15 through June 21 due to forecasted higher electrical demand across the state, which means Texans should be on alert in case they're asked to conserve energy. State officials are watching grid conditions very closely in case they have to issue a Conservation Alert. Amid the high temperatures, Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport is making repairs to its air conditioning system.

via KTRK-TV|
#conservation-alert#electrical-demand#ercot