Despite reports indicating the gap between supply and demand is expected to be the tightest on Thursday, the notice was sent to the public as a voluntary, non-emergent alert. If the grid starts operating under emergency conditions, it will be the first time since Winter Storm Uri in February 2021.
The grid enters into level one when operating reserves drop below 2,300 megawatts, level two if it decreases to below 1,750 megawatts and level three if lower than 1,340 megawatts. If the reserve drops below 1,000 megawatts, ERCOT starts issuing rolling power outages as a last resort to keep it functioning.
To avoid emergency operating conditions, ERCOT suggested residents set their thermostats higher, skip out on using larger appliances, turn off pool pumps and unplug all nonessential lights and appliances.
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