An online feature of the service will show the public real-time operations and any issues ERCOT is facing in responding to distributing power.
The agency that manages the state's power grid says it's ready for the summer. But with expected usage at an all-time high, there may be days when Texans are asked to conserve to help keep the lights on.
A new website and alert system will try to get the word out in advance.The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the agency responsible for the Texas power grid, announced a new Contingency Reserve Service as summer demand is expected to put the electric network to the test.
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