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weather2 years ago

"ERCOT Issues Cold Weather Alert for Texas Power Grid"

ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch for Jan. 15-17, alerting Texans about an anticipated increase in electrical demand due to an Arctic blast of cold air expected to hit the state on Sunday, bringing extreme cold temperatures. The agency advises the public to pay attention to changing conditions and has not issued a Voluntary Conservation Notice at this time. Last year, ERCOT launched the Texas Advisory and Notification System (TXANS) to provide advanced alerts and voluntary conservation requests during peak times.

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.

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.

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.

energy2 years ago

ERCOT issues Weather Watch for higher electrical demand due to rising temperatures.

ERCOT has issued a weather watch alert from Sunday to Friday, June 30, due to higher forecasted temperatures and electricity demand. The power grid conditions are expected to be normal, but people are advised to monitor grid conditions. The Texas Legislature needs to take positive action to add resilience and reliability to the grid, according to an energy fellow and economics lecturer at the University of Houston. A new June peak demand record was set on June 19, indicating the possibility of a new all-time peak demand record next week.

energy2 years ago

Texas Braces for Record Power Demand Amidst Punishing Heat and Severe Storms.

ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch anticipating higher electrical demand due to expected higher temperatures from June 15 through June 21. The supply and demand forecast shows the possibility of a new all-time peak demand record being reached later this week. ERCOT encourages everyone to sign up for grid condition notifications through the Texas Advisory and Notification System (TXANS) at www.ercot.com/txans.

energy2 years ago

Texas Braces for Record-Breaking Power Demand Amid Intensifying Heat Wave

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) issued a weather watch from June 15-21 due to forecasted higher temperatures and higher electrical demand. ERCOT's 6-day Supply and Demand dashboard shows the possibility of a new all-time peak demand record later this week. People are urged to keep an eye on the grid and plan ahead to reduce energy use. ERCOT hopes the TXANS system will help increase transparency and trust.