Texas' power grid operator is asking people to conserve electricity on Monday between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. as it forecasts record-high demand.
A natural gas-powered electric plant in Midlothian. Texas' electric grid operator is asking people to conserve power Monday afternoon and evening.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, or ERCOT, says extreme high temperatures across the state, along with low wind power output, could strain the grid, possibly leading to an emergency situation. "ERCOT continues to use all tools available to manage the grid effectively and reliably, including using reserve power and calling upon large electric customers who have volunteered to lower their energy use," the grid operator said in a news release Sunday night.
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