TEXAS, USA — As the extreme heat continues in Texas, residents and business are being asked once again to reduce their energy use.
The the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has issued a Conservation Appeal for Sunday afternoon and evening. Texans are being asked to reduce their energy usage between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m.
This is the fourth day in a row that ERCOT has asked Texans to conserve energy.
"Operating reserves for ERCOT are expected to be low in the afternoon and evening due to low wind and potential low solar generation and high demand. We request Texas businesses and residents conserve electricity use, if safe to do so," ERCOT shared in their social posts.
According to ERCOT's Supply and Demand Dashboard, the forecasted power supply is expected to come close to power demand between the hours of the Conservation Appeal, especially between 7-9 p.m.
The Public Utility Commission of Texas' Power to Save website has tips for reducing electricity use in homes and businesses and other energy saving tips are available at TXANS (ercot.com).