ERCOT asks Texans to conserve energy Tuesday due to thermal power plants being offline
On Tuesday, Texans were asked to cut back on their power usage between the hours of 5 and 9 p.m., but for a unique reason.
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On Tuesday, Texans were asked to cut back on their power usage between the hours of 5 and 9 p.m., but for a unique reason.
The weather watch has been extended until Aug. 18.
ERCOT has extended its weather watch through Friday, warning that power reserves could be low as extreme heat sticks around and power consumption increases.
Record-high temperatures result in higher electrical demand, which could lower reserves.
Although power reserves might be lower, ERCOT says grid conditions are expected to be normal and they will monitor conditions closely.
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There is currently enough capacity to meet the forecasted demand, ERCOT says.
When wind production is low in Texas, ERCOT, the states electric grid operator needs to find other ways to make up for power generation.
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ERCOT is warning that peak demand for electricity this summer will exceed the amount that can be generated.
Grid operators cautioned Wednesday the state won't have enough on-demand power generation to meet the need during peak hours this summer.
Grid operators cautioned Wednesday the state won't have enough on-demand power generation to meet the need during peak hours this summer.
"We are much better off today," said ERCOT's interim CEO.
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