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local5 months ago

BGE Restores Power Stability After Substation Repairs and Outage Risks

Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE) ended its call for electricity conservation after repairing a substation that caused a power outage affecting around 4,000 customers. The outage was linked to a transmission equipment issue, and emergency measures like voltage reduction were implemented to stabilize the grid. BGE is working with the power plant owner to make repairs and has advised customers on how to prepare for potential future outages and conserve energy. The situation has caused frustration among customers, especially following recent rate hikes.

via CBS News|
#bge#electricity-conservation#local
energy2 years ago

"ERCOT Urges Energy Conservation Amid Record-Breaking Arctic Blast in Texas"

ERCOT, Texas' electric grid operator, is asking residents to conserve electricity from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Tuesday morning due to tight grid operations and high demand caused by winter weather. This is the second consecutive day of conservation appeals, and similar grid operations are expected on Wednesday morning. ERCOT has outlined different alert levels and a notification system for residents to stay informed about grid conditions.

via KXAN.com|
#electricity-conservation#energy#ercot
weather-energy2 years ago

"Emergency Power Alerts and Grid Strain: Lessons Learned from Extreme Cold in Alberta and Texas"

An Arctic blast sweeping through North America is straining power grids from Texas to Alberta, leading to surging power prices and heightened risk of blackouts. Texas, facing one of its biggest grid tests since 2021, is expected to hit a winter record of over 75 gigawatts of power demand, prompting the grid operator to ask for electricity conservation and warning of a potential energy emergency event.

via Bloomberg|
#alberta#arctic-blast#electricity-conservation
energy2 years ago

ERCOT Urges Critical Conservation Amid Texas Heatwave

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.

via FOX 26 Houston|
#controlled-outages#electricity-conservation#energy
energy2 years ago

ERCOT Urges Texans to Conserve Electricity Amidst Persistent Heat Wave and Power Outages

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has issued a call for people to conserve electricity usage due to low wind and potential low solar generation, combined with high demand. Operating reserves are expected to be low in the afternoon and evening. ERCOT requests government agencies and businesses to implement energy reduction programs, and recommends residents to raise thermostats, avoid using large appliances, and turn off non-essential lights and appliances. ERCOT will closely monitor conditions and utilize reserve power, voluntary reductions, and additional generation capacity to manage the grid reliably.

via KPRC Click2Houston|
#electricity-conservation#energy#ercot
energy2 years ago

ERCOT Urges Texans to Conserve Energy for Third Consecutive Day

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has asked Texans to conserve electricity for the third consecutive day due to tight grid conditions caused by low wind and potentially low solar generation, along with high demand. ERCOT has set 10 new all-time peak demand records this summer and is implementing various measures to maintain grid reliability, including using reserve power, requesting reductions from large electric customers, and urging government agencies to reduce energy use. If outages occur, ERCOT states they are local and not related to overall grid reliability.

via KXAN.com|
#electricity-conservation#energy#energy-demand
energy2 years ago

Texas Power Grid Urges Conservation to Prevent 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.

via KPRC Click2Houston|
#controlled-outages#electricity-conservation#energy
energy2 years ago

ERCOT Urges Texans to Conserve Energy Amid High Demand and Unexpected Generation Loss

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has issued a voluntary conservation notice due to extreme heat and unexpected loss of thermal generation. Texans are urged to reduce electricity use between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. CT. While ERCOT is not under emergency conditions, voluntary conservation is being encouraged to lower demand during this specific period. Simple power conservation steps include raising the thermostat, avoiding the use of large appliances, turning off non-essential lights and appliances, and adjusting pool pump schedules. ERCOT has experienced multiple peak demand records this summer.

via NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth|
#electricity-conservation#energy#ercot
energy2 years ago

ERCOT Urges Conservation Amid Sweltering Heat

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has issued a voluntary conservation notice due to extreme temperatures and high demand for electricity. Texans are asked to reduce electricity use, while government agencies are requested to implement energy-saving programs. ERCOT recommends raising thermostats, avoiding large appliance usage, turning off non-essential lights and appliances, and running pool pumps early in the morning or overnight. Austin and other parts of Texas have been experiencing record-breaking heat waves, with temperatures expected to peak at 107 degrees on Thursday. The conservation notice aims to lower demand during peak hours and does not indicate an emergency or grid reliability issues.

via Austin American-Statesman|
#electricity-conservation#energy#energy-use
environment2 years ago

Texas Power Grid Under Pressure as Heat Wave Intensifies

Texas is experiencing a blistering heat wave, with temperatures climbing above 110 degrees Fahrenheit, putting pressure on the state's power grid. Regulators warn that Texas may offer a preview of what could be tight demand on grids across the U.S. this summer due to extreme temperatures worsened by climate change. Residents are being urged to conserve electricity as air conditioners are cranked up, and paramedics have responded to over 100 heat-related incidents in Austin alone. Texas' grid, which is not connected to the rest of the country, relies mostly on natural gas for power, making it vulnerable to shortages or failures. Despite recent efforts to improve grid reliability, concerns remain, and the state's grid operator has not ruled out the possibility of rolling outages.

via The Associated Press|
#climate-change#electricity-conservation#environment