Updates related to widespread local power outages or grid events will be added below, with the most recent update listed first.

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Updates Begin Here:

September 7, 2023 10:54 a.m.

ERCOT News Release

ERCOT Expects Tight Grid Conditions, Requests Conservation Today from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. CT 

(Austin, TX) – Due to continued high temperatures, high demand, low wind, and declining solar power generation this afternoon, operating reserves are expected to be low into the afternoon and evening hours. As a result, ERCOT is asking Texans to conserve electricity use, if safe to do so, today, September 7, from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. CT.  ERCOT is expecting similar conditions tomorrow and will keep the public informed through our communications channels.

Today’s conservation appeal does not indicate ERCOT is experiencing emergency conditions at this time. Current forecasts are showing a potential for low reserves today because of continued high temperatures, high demand, low wind, and declining solar power generation into the afternoon and evening hours. ERCOT will continue to closely monitor conditions throughout the day and will keep the public informed through our communications channels. 

Conservation is a widely used industry tool that can help lower demand for a specific period of peak demand time, which is typically late afternoon into the evening hours.

ERCOT is requesting all government agencies (including city and county offices) to implement all programs to reduce energy use at their facilities. 

ERCOT continues to use additional tools to manage the grid reliably, including using reserve power, calling upon reductions by large electric customers that have volunteered to lower their energy use, and bringing more generation online sooner. ERCOT is also working with out-of-state Independent System Operators (ISOs) and Market Participants to obtain additional power generation capacity. ERCOT has obtained Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) enforcement discretion, which allows a generator to extend its service/run-time/operations to help meet demand, if needed, and maintain grid reliability.

ERCOT is taking additional precautionary measures by requesting from the Department of Energy (DOE) an order that would allow generating units within the ERCOT interconnection to operate up to their maximum generation output levels, if needed, and promptly respond if conditions warranted.

If you are experiencing an outage at this time, it is local in nature and not related to overall grid reliability. Please check with your local electric provider for more information. Energy-saving tips can be found on the TXANS webpage at ercot.com/txans.

Why the Request to Reduce Usage? 
• Heat. Continued statewide high temperatures.
• Demand. Texas is seeing high demand due to the heat. 
• Solar. Solar generation starts to decline earlier in the afternoon hours towards the end of summer before completely going offline at sunset.
• Wind. Wind generation is forecasted to be low this afternoon and into the evening hours during peak demand time.

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September 6, 2023 9:28 p.m.

ERCOT News Release

ERCOT Has Exited Emergency Operations, Returned to Normal Grid Conditions. No Grid-related Outages Were Necessary.

(Austin, TX) – ERCOT has exited emergency operations and returned to normal conditions.

ERCOT entered Emergency Operations this evening to maintain stability of the grid. The EEA 2 was issued due to a combination of dropping operating reserves and frequency. Frequency of the entire ERCOT grid must be maintained between 60.1hz and 59.9hz at all times. By entering EEA 2, ERCOT could utilize additional reserve resources to protect the reliability of the grid. No power outages associated with the ERCOT power grid were necessary. 

“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.”

Texas set a new September peak demand record today of 82,705 MW driven by extreme heat across the state. 

To protect the grid, ERCOT brought all available generation online, released remaining reserves, and used demand response to lower electric demand. ERCOT also worked with out-of-state Independent System Operators (ISOs) and Market Participants to obtain additional power generation capacity. Additionally, ERCOT obtained Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) enforcement discretion, which allows a generator to extend its service/run-time/operations to help meet demand, if needed, to help maintain grid reliability.

If you are experiencing an outage at this time, it is not because of the ERCOT power grid, but is local in nature. Please check with your local electric provider for more information.

You can find more information on EEAs here.  

Factors leading to tight grid conditions include:
• Heat. Continued statewide high temperatures.
• Demand. High demand due to the heat.
• Solar. Solar generation declines earlier in the evening hours before completely going offline at sunset.
• Wind. Wind generation was low this evening during peak demand time.

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September 6, 2023 8:45 p.m.

ERCOT has moved out of emergency operations. The conservation appeal remains in effect until 9:00 p.m.

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September 6, 2023 7:50 p.m.

ERCOT News Release

ERCOT Has Initiated Energy Emergency Alert Level 2 (EEA 2), Conservation is Critical

(Austin, TX) – ERCOT has moved into Emergency Operations issued an Energy Emergency Alert Level 2 (EEA 2) to maintain reliability of the grid. Earlier today, ERCOT issued a conservation appeal from 6 – 9 p.m. CT; however, operating reserves are continuing to decline. At this time, there are no power outages associated with the ERCOT power grid. ERCOT will continue to monitor conditions and deploy all available tools as part of our reliability-first approach to operations. ERCOT continues to request Texans conserve electricity use. 

When reserves on the system get low, ERCOT begins emergency operations using three levels of Energy Emergency Alerts (EEAs). These levels provide access to additional power sources only available during emergency conditions to protect the reliability of the electric system. Entering Emergency Operations does not mean that ERCOT is expecting to call for controlled power outages, which would affect all customer classes, including residential, commercial, and industrial. Entering Emergency Operations means that ERCOT has access to more power reserves that help prevent power outages.

An EEA 2 is issued when ERCOT’s operating reserves have dropped below 1,750 MWs and are not expected to recover within 30 minutes. Controlled outages have not been requested at this time, however, could become necessary if demand isn’t lowered or additional supply cannot be added from generators. 

At this time, ERCOT is bringing all available generation online, releasing any remaining reserves, using demand response to lower electric demand. ERCOT is also working with out-of-state Independent System Operators (ISOs) and Market Participants to obtain additional power generation capacity. Additionally, ERCOT obtained Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) enforcement discretion, which allows a generator to extend its service/run-time/operations to help meet demand, if needed, to help maintain grid reliability.

If you are experiencing an outage at this time, it is not because of the ERCOT power grid, but is local in nature. Please check with your local electric provider for more information.

ERCOT has requested all government agencies (including city and county offices) to implement all programs to reduce energy use at their facilities. 

You can find more information on EEAs here.  

Factors leading to tight grid conditions include:
• Heat. Continued statewide high temperatures.
• Demand. High demand due to the heat.
• Solar. Solar generation starts to decline earlier in the evening hours before completely going offline at sunset.
• Wind. Wind generation is forecasted to be low this evening during peak demand time.
Critical Medical Needs Reminder
If you have medical needs, please contact your local electric utility and have a backup plan in case power reductions, or controlled outages, are needed later. Your local electric provider is responsible for managing the power reduction, or controlled outages, in your area. 

September 6, 2023 4:40 p.m.

ERCOT News Release

ERCOT Expects Tight Grid Conditions, Requests Conservation Today from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. CT

 
(Austin, TX) – Due to continued high temperatures, high demand, low wind, and declining solar power generation this evening, operating reserves are expected to be low into the evening hours. As a result, ERCOT is asking Texans to conserve electricity use, if safe to do so, today, September 6, from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. CT.  

Today’s conservation appeal does not indicate ERCOT is experiencing emergency conditions at this time. Current forecasts are showing a potential for low reserves this evening because of continued high temperatures, high demand, low wind, and declining solar power generation into the evening hours. ERCOT will continue to closely monitor conditions throughout the day and will keep the public informed through our communications channels. 

ERCOT is requesting all government agencies (including city and county offices) to implement all programs to reduce energy use at their facilities. 

ERCOT continues to use additional tools to manage the grid reliably, including using reserve power, calling upon reductions by large electric customers that have volunteered to lower their energy use, and bringing more generation online sooner. ERCOT is also working with out-of-state Independent System Operators (ISOs) and Market Participants to obtain additional power generation capacity. 

Conservation is a widely used industry tool that can help lower demand for a specific period of peak demand time, which is typically late afternoon into the evening hours. Energy-saving tips can be found on the TXANS webpage at ercot.com/txans.  

If you are experiencing an outage at this time, it is local in nature and not related to overall grid reliability. Please check with your local electric provider for more information.

Why the Request to Reduce Usage? 
• Heat. Continued statewide high temperatures.
• Demand. Texas is seeing high demand due to the heat. 
• Solar. Solar generation starts to decline earlier in the afternoon hours towards the end of summer before completely going offline at sunset.
• Wind. Wind generation is forecasted to be low this evening during peak demand time.

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ERCOT News Release

September 5, 2023

ERCOT Issues Weather Watch

(Austin, TX) ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch from September 6-8 due to forecasted higher temperatures, higher electrical demand, and the potential for lower reserves. Grid conditions are expected to be normal during a Weather Watch. ERCOT continues to monitor conditions closely and will deploy all available tools to manage the grid, continuing a reliability-first approach to operations. There is currently enough capacity to meet forecasted demand.

ERCOT set a new September peak demand record of 78,459 MW on Monday, September 4, surpassing the previous September peak of 72,370 MW set on September 1, 2021. The current all-time peak demand record of 85,435 MW was set on August 10. This summer, ERCOT set 10 new all-time peak demand records. Last year, ERCOT set 11 new peak demand records, surpassing 80 GWs for the first time ever. 

ERCOT encourages everyone to sign up for grid condition notifications through the Texas Advisory and Notification System (TXANS). Texans can also monitor real-time and extended grid conditions at ercot.com.

What is an ERCOT Weather Watch?
An ERCOT Weather Watch is an advance notification of forecasted significant weather with higher electrical demand and the potential for lower reserves. Grid conditions are expected to be normal, and ERCOT has enough supply to meet demand. There is not a current expectation of an energy emergency. 

What Action is Needed?
No action is needed. You can monitor current and extended grid conditions on ercot.com.

Did You Know?
Reducing electric use during peak demand times can help you save and lower demand on the grid. Energy-saving tips can be found on the TXANS webpage.  

ERCOT News Release

ERCOT Expects Tight Grid Conditions, Requests Conservation Today from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. CT 

  
(Austin, TX) – Due to a high level of unexpected thermal generation outages and forecasted low wind generation, operating reserves for ERCOT are expected to be low this evening. As a result, ERCOT is asking Texans to conserve electricity use, if safe to do so, today, August 30, from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. CT.  

Yesterday, ERCOT avoided emergency operations due to the conservation efforts by Texas residents and businesses, combined with wind improvements and additional grid reliability tools.

Similar to yesterday, today’s conservation appeal does not indicate ERCOT is experiencing emergency conditions at this time. Current forecasts are showing a potential to enter emergency operations this evening because of a high level of unexpected thermal generation outages and forecasted low wind generation. ERCOT will continue to closely monitor conditions throughout the day and will keep the public informed through our communications channels. 

ERCOT is requesting all government agencies (including city and county offices) to implement all programs to reduce energy use at their facilities. 

ERCOT continues to use additional tools to manage the grid reliably, including using reserve power, calling upon reductions by large electric customers that have volunteered to lower their energy use, and bringing more generation online sooner. ERCOT is also working with out-of-state Independent System Operators (ISOs) and Market Participants to obtain additional power generation capacity. ERCOT has obtained Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) enforcement discretion, which allows a generator to extend its service/run-time/operations to help meet demand, if needed, and maintain grid reliability.

Conservation is a widely used industry tool that can help lower demand for a specific period of peak demand time, which is typically late afternoon into the evening hours. Energy-saving tips can be found on the TXANS webpage at ercot.com/txans.  

If you are experiencing an outage at this time, it is local in nature and not related to overall grid reliability. Please check with your local electric provider for more information.

Why the Request to Reduce Usage? 
• Wind. Wind generation is forecasted to be lower this evening during peak demand time.
• Solar. Solar generation declines into the evening hours, before completely going offline at sunset.
• Thermal Generation. High level of unexpected thermal generation outages.

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August 29, 2023 

ERCOT News Release

ERCOT Expects Tight Grid Conditions, Requests Conservation Today from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. CT

 
(Austin, TX) – Due to a high level of unexpected thermal generation outages and forecasted low wind generation, operating reserves for ERCOT are expected to be low in the afternoon and evening. As a result, ERCOT is asking Texans to conserve electricity use, if safe to do so, today, August 29, from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. CT.  We expect similar conditions to persist through tomorrow and ask Texans to stay tuned for additional communications. 

Today’s conservation appeal does not indicate ERCOT is experiencing emergency conditions at this time. Current forecasts are showing a potential to enter emergency operations this evening because of a high level of unexpected thermal generation outages and forecasted low wind generation. ERCOT will continue to closely monitor conditions throughout the day and will keep the public informed through our communications channels. 

ERCOT is requesting all government agencies (including city and county offices) to implement all programs to reduce energy use at their facilities. 

ERCOT continues to use additional tools to manage the grid reliably, including using reserve power, calling upon reductions by large electric customers that have volunteered to lower their energy use, and bringing more generation online sooner. ERCOT is also working with out-of-state Independent System Operators (ISOs) and Market Participants to obtain additional power generation capacity. ERCOT has also requested Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) enforcement discretion, which allows a generator to extend its service/run-time/operations to help meet demand, if needed, and maintain grid reliability.

Conservation is a widely used industry tool that can help lower demand for a specific period of peak demand time, which is typically late afternoon into the evening hours. Energy-saving tips can be found on the TXANS webpage at ercot.com/txans.  

If you are experiencing an outage at this time, it is local in nature and not related to overall grid reliability. Please check with your local electric provider for more information.

Why the Request to Reduce Usage? 
• Wind. Wind generation is forecasted to be lower this afternoon/evening during peak demand time.
• Thermal Generation. High level of unexpected thermal generation outages.

August 27, 2023 at 11:10 a.m.

ERCOT News Release

ERCOT Expects Tight Grid Conditions, Requests Conservation Today from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. CT 

(Austin, TX) – Due to low wind and potential low solar generation and high demand, operating reserves for ERCOT are expected to be low in the afternoon and evening. As a result, ERCOT is asking Texans to conserve electricity use, if safe to do so, today, August 27, from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. CT. 

Yesterday, ERCOT avoided emergency operations due to the conservation efforts by Texas residents and businesses, combined with wind improvements and additional grid reliability tools.

Similar to yesterday, today’s conservation appeal does not indicate ERCOT is experiencing emergency conditions at this time. Current forecasts are showing a potential to enter emergency operations this evening because of expected low wind and potential low solar generation and high demand. ERCOT will continue to closely monitor conditions throughout the day and will keep the public informed through our communications channels. 

ERCOT is requesting all government agencies (including city and county offices) to implement all programs to reduce energy use at their facilities. 

ERCOT continues to use additional tools to manage the grid reliably, including using reserve power, calling upon reductions by large electric customers that have volunteered to lower their energy use, and bringing more generation online sooner. ERCOT is also working with out-of-state Independent System Operators (ISOs) and Market Participants to obtain additional power generation capacity. 

Conservation is a widely used industry tool that can help lower demand for a specific period of peak demand time, which is typically late afternoon into the evening hours. Energy-saving tips can be found on the TXANS webpage at ercot.com/txans.  

If you are experiencing an outage at this time, it is local in nature and not related to overall grid reliability. Please check with your local electric provider for more information.

Why the Request to Reduce Usage? 
• Extreme Heat. Continued statewide extreme temperatures. 
• Record Demand. Texas continues to experience near-record demand due to the heat. 
• Wind. Wind generation is forecasted to be lower this afternoon/evening during peak demand time.
• Solar. Solar generation is potentially lower this afternoon before completely going offline at sunset.

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August 26, 2023 noon

ERCOT News Release

ERCOT Expects Tight Grid Conditions, Requests Conservation Today from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. CT 

(Austin, TX) – Due to low wind and potential low solar generation and high demand, operating reserves for ERCOT are expected to be low in the afternoon and evening. As a result, ERCOT is asking Texans to conserve electricity use, if safe to do so, today, August 26 from 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. CT. 

Yesterday, ERCOT avoided emergency operations due to the conservation efforts by Texas residents and businesses, combined with additional grid reliability tools.

Similar to yesterday, today’s conservation appeal does not indicate ERCOT is experiencing emergency conditions at this time. Current forecasts are showing a potential to enter emergency operations this evening because of expected low wind and potential low solar generation and high demand. ERCOT will continue to closely monitor conditions throughout the day and will keep the public informed through our communications channels. 

ERCOT is requesting all government agencies (including city and county offices) to implement all programs to reduce energy use at their facilities. 

ERCOT continues to use additional tools to manage the grid reliably, including using reserve power, calling upon reductions by large electric customers that have volunteered to lower their energy use, and bringing more generation online sooner. ERCOT is also working with out-of-state Independent System Operators (ISOs) and Market Participants to obtain additional power generation capacity. 

Conservation is a widely used industry tool that can help lower demand for a specific period of peak demand time, which is typically late afternoon into the evening hours. Energy-saving tips can be found on the TXANS webpage at ercot.com/txans.  

If you are experiencing an outage at this time, it is local in nature and not related to overall grid reliability. Please check with your local electric provider for more information.

Why the Request to Reduce Usage? 
• Extreme Heat. Continued statewide extreme temperatures. 
• Record Demand. Texas continues to experience near-record demand due to the heat. 
• Wind. Wind generation is forecasted to be lower this afternoon/evening and throughout the weekend during peak demand time.
• Solar. Solar generation is potentially lower this afternoon before completely going offline at sunset.

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August 25. 2023 1:09 p.m.

ERCOT News Release

ERCOT Expects Tight Grid Conditions, Requests Conservation Today from 3pm to 9pm CT 

(Austin, TX) – Due to continued low wind-power generation and high demand, operating reserves for ERCOT are expected to be low in the afternoon and evening. As a result, ERCOT is asking Texans to conserve electricity use, if safe to do so, today from 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. CT. We expect these conditions to persist through the weekend because of extreme heat and ask Texans to stay tuned for additional communications this weekend.

Yesterday, ERCOT avoided emergency operations due to the conservation efforts by Texas residents and businesses, combined with timely rainfall in the Houston area, improved wind conditions, and additional grid reliability tools.

Similar to yesterday, today’s conservation appeal does not indicate ERCOT is experiencing emergency conditions at this time. Current forecasts are showing a potential to enter emergency operations this evening because of expected low wind-power generation and high demand. ERCOT will continue to closely monitor conditions throughout the day and will keep the public informed through our communications channels. 

ERCOT is requesting all government agencies (including city and county offices) to implement all programs to reduce energy use at their facilities. 

ERCOT continues to use additional tools to manage the grid reliably, including using reserve power, calling upon reductions by large electric customers that have volunteered to lower their energy use, and bringing more generation online sooner. ERCOT is also working with out-of-state Independent System Operators (ISOs) and Market Participants to obtain additional power generation capacity. 

Conservation is a widely used industry tool that can help lower demand for a specific period of peak demand time, which is typically late afternoon into the evening hours. Energy-saving tips can be found on the TXANS webpage at ercot.com/txans.  

If you are experiencing an outage at this time, it is local in nature and not related to overall grid reliability. Please check with your local electric provider for more information.

Why the Request to Reduce Usage? 
• Extreme Heat. Continued statewide extreme temperatures. 
• Record Demand. Texas continues to experience near-record demand due to the heat. 
• Wind. Wind generation is forecasted to be lower this afternoon/evening and throughout the weekend during peak demand time.
• Solar. Solar generation declines into the evening hours, before completely going offline at sunset.

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August 24, 2023 11:45 a.m.

ERCOT News Release

ERCOT Expects Tight Grid Conditions Later Today, Requests Conservation 

Effective Today, August 24, from 3 p.m. – 10 p.m. CT.

(Austin, TX) – Due to low wind-power generation and high demand, operating reserves for ERCOT are expected to be low for several hours this afternoon into the evening. As a result, ERCOT is asking Texans to conserve electricity use, if safe to do so. This appeal for conservation is in effect today, August 24 from 3 p.m. – 10 p.m. CT. 

ERCOT is requesting all government agencies (including city and county offices) to implement all programs to reduce energy use at their facilities. 

ERCOT is not experiencing emergency conditions at this time, but forecasts are showing a high potential to enter emergency operations this evening because of expected low wind-power generation and high demand. Help from Texans to conserve electricity use will assist grid reliability. 

ERCOT is using additional tools to manage the grid reliably, including using reserve power, calling upon reductions by large electric customers that have volunteered to lower their energy use, and bringing more generation online sooner. ERCOT is also working with out-of-state Independent System Operators (ISOs) and Market Participants to obtain additional power generation capacity. 

Conservation is a widely used industry tool that can help lower demand for a specific period of peak demand time, which is typically late afternoon into the evening hours. Energy-saving tips can be found on the TXANS webpage at ercot.com/txans.  

If you are experiencing an outage at this time, it is local in nature and not related to overall grid reliability. Please check with your local electric provider for more information.

Why the Request to Reduce Usage? 
• Extreme Heat. Continued statewide extreme temperatures today.
• Record Demand. Texas continues to experience near-record demand due to the heat. 
• Wind. Wind generation is forecasted to be low this afternoon during peak demand time and does not increase until very late in the evening. 
• Solar. Solar generation declines into the evening hours, before completely going offline at sunset.
• Switchable Capacity. Independent System Operators (ISOs) in other states are going through similar extreme heat conditions and have asked for switchable generation resource capacity back to assist their regions. These switchable generation resources are within the primary control of other ISOs. 

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August 20, 2023 at 4:05 p.m. 

ERCOT News Release

ERCOT Issues Voluntary Conservation Notice

Effective Today, August 20 from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. CT. (Austin, TX) – ERCOT is asking Texans to voluntarily reduce electricity use, if safe to do so, due to extreme temperatures, continued high demand, and unexpected loss of thermal generation. This Voluntary Conservation Notice is in effect today, August 20, from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. CT.

The Voluntary Conservation Notice is part of ERCOT’s Texas Advisory and Notification System (TXANS), alerting the public of grid conditions. 

ERCOT is requesting all government agencies (including city and county offices) to implement all programs to reduce energy use at their facilities. 

ERCOT is not experiencing emergency conditions at this time. Voluntary conservation is a widely used industry tool that can help lower demand for a specific period of peak demand time, which is typically late afternoon into the evening hours.

ERCOT is using additional tools to manage the grid reliably, including using reserve power, calling upon reductions by large electric customers that have volunteered to lower their energy use and bringing more generation online sooner.

If you are experiencing an outage, it is local in nature and not related to overall grid reliability. Please check with your local electric provider for more information.

Energy-saving tips can be found on the TXANS webpage at ercot.com/txans. 

Why the Request to Voluntarily Reduce Usage? 
• Extreme Heat. Continued statewide extreme temperatures today.
• Record Demand. Texas is seeing near-record demand due to the heat. 
• Solar. Solar generation declines into the evening hours, before completely going offline at sunset.
• Generation. Unexpected loss of thermal generation.

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August 17, 2023 at 11:25 a.m.

ERCOT News Release

ERCOT Issues Voluntary Conservation Notice 

Effective Today, August 17 from 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. CT.

(Austin, TX) – ERCOT is asking Texans to voluntarily reduce electricity use, if safe to do so, due to extreme temperatures, forecasted high demand, and lower reserves. This Voluntary Conservation Notice is in effect today, August 17, from 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. CT.

The Voluntary Conservation Notice is part of ERCOT’s Texas Advisory and Notification System (TXANS), alerting the public of grid conditions. Last week, ERCOT extended the Weather Watch through August 18 due to forecasted higher temperatures, higher electrical demand, and the potential for lower reserves. 

ERCOT is requesting all government agencies (including city and county offices) to implement all programs to reduce energy use at their facilities. 

ERCOT is not experiencing emergency conditions at this time. Voluntary conservation is a widely used industry tool that can help lower demand for a specific period of peak demand time, which is typically late afternoon into the evening hours.

ERCOT is using additional tools to manage the grid reliably, including using reserve power, calling upon reductions by large electric customers that have volunteered to lower their energy use, and bringing more generation online sooner.

If you are experiencing an outage, it is local in nature and not related to overall grid reliability. Please check with your local electric provider for more information.