ERCOT

Weekend low temperatures in the single digits, and in some cases below zero, are expected to contribute to record high electricity use in parts of Texas. Especially in the part of West Texas that is served by ERCOT.

Through 7pm, ERCOT is asking electrical customers throughout its service area to cut back on power usage; including by turning up thermostats by 2 to 3 degrees

ERCOT has implemented Energy Emergency Alert Level 1 due to physical responsive reserves dropping below 2300 MW. Level 1 allows ERCOT to bring on generation and power from neighboring grids. Vice President of system planning and operations said in a release today that consumers and businesses should reduce their electricity usage from 3 to 7pm to avoid draining reserves...

ERCOT's over-dependence on wind power should have never happened. Find out why after the jump