The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has notified Texans to practice energy conservation on Thursday due to the anticipated extreme temperatures, projected high energy demand, and diminished reserves.
This advisory, known as the Voluntary Conservation Notice, is an integral component of ERCOT’s Texas Advisory and Notification System (TXANS), which informs the public about grid conditions. In response to heightened temperatures, increased demand, and the potential for decreased reserves, ERCOT has extended its Weather Watch until August 18, as outlined in an official statement from ERCOT.
The communication encourages all residents of Texas to willingly curtail their electricity consumption between 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Thursday.
ERCOT authorities are additionally urging all governmental entities, encompassing city and county offices, to execute comprehensive initiatives aimed at diminishing energy consumption within their premises.