ERCOT Issues ‘Conservation Appeal’ for Texas as Arctic Weather Sweeps Across US

The Texas grid operator is forecasting Tuesday’s power demand to peak at 85,564 megawatts
ERCOT Issues ‘Conservation Appeal’ for Texas as Arctic Weather Sweeps Across US
A United Airlines flight is seen ahead of departure at the Austin Bergstrom International Airport in Austin, Texas, on Jan. 15, 2024. Brandon Bell/Getty Images
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A frigid arctic blast that continues to sweep across the United States is expected to linger through at least the middle of the week.

On Monday, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, known as ERCOT, issued a conservation appeal for Tuesday, Jan. 16, from 6 to 9 a.m. as bitterly cold temperatures increase power demands across the state.

Jana J. Pruet
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