LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – The Electric Reliability Council of Texas has issued a Weather Watch from Jan. 24-27 due to forecasted below-freezing temperatures with the possibility of frozen precipitation, higher electrical demand and the potential for lower reserves.
Grid conditions are expected to be normal during the ERCOT Weather Watch.
ERCOT is monitoring weather conditions closely and will deploy all available tools to manage the grid, continuing a reliability-first approach to operations. In anticipation of the extreme cold weather, ERCOT is coordinating preparation efforts with the Texas Energy Reliability Council, the Public Utility Commission of Texas, the Texas Division of Emergency Management and other state agencies, as well as with Market Participants.
An ERCOT Weather Watch is an advance notification of forecasted significant weather with higher electrical demand and the potential for lower reserves. Grid conditions are expected to be normal, and there is no current expectation of an energy emergency.
No action is needed. Texans can monitor current and extended grid conditions on ercot.com.
ERCOT encourages everyone to sign up for grid condition notifications through the Texas Advisory and Notification System. Texans can also monitor real-time and extended grid conditions at ercot.com.
Reducing electric use during peak demand times can help save money and lower demand on the grid. Energy-saving tips can be found on the TXANS webpage.
Texans can sign up for TXANS notifications on the TXANS webpage. They can also subscribe to ERCOT Emergency Alerts, which are not sent through TXANS notifications, and download the ERCOT mobile app for additional notifications.
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