call for electricity conservation, many have wondered how the state’s grid will fare heading into the hotter months.
Now, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas is out with its answer.
In its “
Seasonal Assessment of Resource Adequacy,” ERCOT says the state should get through the summer without any grid emergencies. But there are some caveats.
The assessment says Texas is going into the summer with a 15.7% electricity reserve margin. That number signifies the amount of energy available beyond what ERCOT expects the state will need on a peak day. It is higher than it has been in recent summers.
Despite record-breaking demand expected this summer, ERCOT believes it can meet demand
Despite record-breaking demand expected this summer in Texas, ERCOT believes it can meet demand
ERCOT is expecting record-breaking demand this summer, but ERCOT officials said they believe they’ll be able to meet that demand.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is expecting record-breaking demand this summer, but ERCOT officials said they believe they’ll be able to meet that demand.
ERCOT officials said they are making preparations and going into the summer season confident, saying heat is what the grid is most prepared for.
This comes at a time when public trust, is at an all-time low.
ERCOT preparing for record high energy demand this summer
ERCOT preparing for record high energy demand this summer
ERCOT says it is hopeful they’ll be able to meet the high energy demand this summer following a devastating winter. FOX 7 Austin s Steven Sarabia has details.
AUSTIN, Texas - The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) says it is hopeful it will be able to meet the high energy demand this summer following a devastating winter. The resources that we got are enough to keep us out of these controlled outages, said Dan Woodfin the ERCOT senior director of system operations.
AUSTIN – The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) continues to restore power as quickly and safely as possible. During the overnight hours, ERCOT was able to restore approximately 3,500
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