The Texas grid operator asked residents to conserve electricity and raise their thermostats by several degrees on Tuesday in an effort to avoid power outages amid a searing heat wave and record-breaking demand forecasts.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, which oversees roughly 90% of the Texas power grid, issued a “Weather Watch” on Tuesday between the hours of 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., citing “projected reserve capacity shortage with no market solution available."It asked residents to refrain from running large appliances, such as the dishwasher or the washing machine, and turn off unnecessary lights. It also asked businesses and government agencies to do the same.
Forecasters for ERCOT said Tuesday that demand could peak at 4 p.m. at around 81,230 megawatts — a record-breaking demand forecast that shatters its previous demand record of 80,148 megawatts set last July.ERCOT said the request is voluntary and that it is “not in emergency operations.” But many in the state remain on edge after 2021 Winter Storm Uri, which caused 4.5 million Texans to lose power and resulted in more than 245 deaths.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
ERCOT asks Texans to reduce power use Tuesday as temperatures soar into triple-digitsThe Texas grid operator is asking residents to voluntarily curb electricity use from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday as temperatures hovering near 100 degrees across the state are expected to cause a surge in power demand.
Consulte Mais informação »
ERCOT issues notice asking Texans to conserve power from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. TuesdayTexas' power grid is trying to prevent rolling blackouts as record heat and high temperatures continue across Texas.
Consulte Mais informação »
Texas Senate expected to consider rules Tuesday for Ken Paxton’s impeachment trialFive Republican and two Democratic senators were given the task of drafting the rules of procedure, work they have done in private.
Consulte Mais informação »
Texas Senate expected to consider rules Tuesday for Ken Paxton’s impeachment trialFive Republican and two Democratic senators were given the task of drafting the rules of procedure, work they have done in private.
Consulte Mais informação »
Texas Senate expected to consider rules Tuesday for Ken Paxton’s impeachment trialFive Republican and two Democratic senators were given the task of drafting the rules of procedure, work they have done in private.
Consulte Mais informação »
Texas Senate expected to consider rules Tuesday for Ken Paxton's impeachment trialHAPPENING TODAY: The Texas Senate is set to meet late Tuesday morning to hear from a secretive seven-senator committee that was directed to create the rules to govern the impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton. (via TexasTribune)
Consulte Mais informação »