The agency said the call is due to low wind and potential low solar generation and high demand. They said operating reserves for ERCOT are expected to be low in the afternoon and evening.
“Yesterday, ERCOT avoided emergency operations due to the conservation efforts by Texas residents and businesses, combined with wind improvements and additional grid reliability tools,” the agency said. “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 requests all government agencies 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 and Market Participants to obtain additional power generation capacity,” the agency said.
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