ERCOT returns to normal operations, energy emergency resolved
NORTH TEXAS (CBSNewsTexas.com) - The Electric Reliability Council of Texas returned to normal operations Wednesday night after issuing level 2 and level 1 energy emergencies earlier.
"Due to low reserves and a drop in frequency, ERCOT entered directly into EEA 2. To protect the stability of the electric system, ERCOT has access to additional reserve sources only available during emergency conditions," said Pablo Vegas, ERCOT President and CEO. "High demand, lower wind generation, and the declining solar generation during sunset led to lower operating reserves on the grid and eventually contributed to lower frequency, which precipitated the emergency level 2 declaration."
The council never needed to use controlled outages, simply deploying additional resources.
ERCOT continues to ask everyone to reduce their electric use.
The Conservation Appeal is in effect until 9 p.m.