Texas Energy Grid May Hit Emergency Operating Conditions For The First Time Since Winter Storm Uri

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas issued a conservation request for residents to cut back on their energy consumption on Thursday as projections indicate the grid is likely to enter into emergency operating conditions. According to the grid operator, demand is forecasted to exceed supply early Thursday evening from 7…

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas issued a conservation request for residents to cut back on their energy consumption on Thursday as projections indicate the grid is likely to enter into emergency operating conditions. According to the grid operator, demand is forecasted to exceed supply early Thursday evening from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. ERCOT is asking residents to reduce energy usage from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.; this is the fourth time a conservation request has been issued this summer…