ERCOT Alert Levels

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Voluntary Conservation Notice: Conservation is requested, if safe to do so, during periods of peak demand and potentially lower reserves.

Conservation Appeal: An elevated request for conservation, if safe to do so, during periods of peak demand and low reserves.

Energy Emergency Alert Level 1: Conservation is requested and critical because power reserves are low.

Energy Emergency Alert Level 2: Conservation is very critical because power reserves are very low. If reserves don't stabilize or increase, controlled outages may be needed.

Energy Emergency Alert Level 3: Controlled outages are in progress. Conservation is very critical. Please continue to conserve electricity when you have power.