Texas Power Grid Operator Urges Residents to Conserve Energy Amid Blistering Heat Wave
Texas power grid operator ERCOT (Electric Reliability Council of Texas) urged customers to voluntarily conserve energy amid a blistering heat wave.
ERCOT manages electric power to more than 26 million Texas customers and represents 90% of the state’s electric load, according to the company.
Texas, Arizona, California, and Las Vegas are baking amid a prolonged heat wave.
Temps soared into the triple digits across the Southwest.
“ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch for July 16 – 18 due to forecasted higher temperatures, anticipated higher electrical demand, & the potential for lower reserves,” the power grid operator said on Friday.
ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch for July 16 – 18 due to forecasted higher temperatures,
