ERCOT says state grid might not have enough power this week, but no official call to conserve

Christian Hudspeth , Victor Venegas | Source: KXXV-TV, Waco, TX | Posted 04/17/2024

The state's power grid operator says there could be an energy deficiency starting 4 p.m. Tuesday through midnight Thursday due to high temperatures and scheduled plant maintenance.

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ERCOT has warned that Texas' power grid may face a shortage between 4 p.m. on Tuesday and midnight on Thursday due to potential high temperatures coinciding with scheduled plant maintenance outages. The grid operator is considering canceling these outages to ensure adequate power supply, aiming to recover approximately 5,000 MW of lost generation. While no official call for energy conservation has been made, ERCOT is closely monitoring the situation.

Despite being several months away from the scorching triple-digit temperatures of summer, ERCOT has raised concerns about the state's power grid struggling to meet demand. The looming power deficiency highlights the delicate balance between power supply and maintenance operations, with the risk of a power emergency if corrective actions are not taken. ERCOT's focus remains on managing the grid effectively during this critical period to prevent potential disruptions in power supply.

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