{"id":17507,"date":"2023-09-07T16:41:46","date_gmt":"2023-09-07T16:41:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sasquatchnewsonline.com\/?p=17507"},"modified":"2023-09-07T16:41:46","modified_gmt":"2023-09-07T16:41:46","slug":"low-wind-generation-prompts-texas-power-grid-operator-to-declare-emergency-to-avoid-blackouts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sasquatchnewsonline.com\/?p=17507","title":{"rendered":"Low Wind Generation Prompts Texas Power Grid Operator to Declare Emergency to Avoid Blackouts"},"content":{"rendered":"

Texas power grip operator Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) declared an emergency Wednesday night amid late summer scorching temps.<\/p>\n

ERCOT manages electric power to more than 26 million Texas customers and represents 90% of the state\u2019s electric load, according to the company.<\/p>\n

Temps soared into the triple digits in parts of Texas this week once again straining the power grid.<\/p>\n

The wind turbines aren\u2019t producing enough energy and solar generation goes offline at sunset.<\/p>\n

According to ERCOT<\/a>, factors leading to tight grid conditions include:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Heat. Continued statewide high temperatures.
\nDemand. High demand due to the heat.
\nSolar. Solar generation starts to decline earlier in the evening hours before completely going offline at sunset.
\nWind. Wind generation is forecasted to be low this evening during peak demand time.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

ERCOT asked customers to take the following steps to cut electricity use:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Raise thermostats by a degree or two
\nAvoid using large appliances i.e., washer\/dryer etc
\nTurn off and unplug non-essential lights and appliances
\nSet pool pumps to run early morning or overnight; shut off during peak hours
\nCommercial Businesses: Turn off any lights an office equipment when space not in use
\nCommercial Businesses: Turn off air-conditioning outside of business hours<\/p>\n

\u201cERCOT entered emergency operations tonight due to a drop in both operating reserves and frequency. By entering EEA 2, ERCOT was able to utilize additional reserve resources to protect the reliability of the grid. No power outages associated with the ERCOT power grid were necessary. The Weather Watch remains in effect through Sept. 8 due to continued higher temperatures, high demand, and the potential for lower reserves. Thank you to Texas residents and businesses for your conservation efforts.\u201d ERCOT said late Wednesday evening.<\/p>\n

ERCOT entered emergency operations tonight due to a drop in both operating reserves and frequency. By entering EEA 2, ERCOT was able to utilize additional reserve resources to protect the reliability of the grid. No power outages associated with the ERCOT power grid were\u2026<\/p>\n

\u2014 ERCOT (@ERCOT_ISO) September 7, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n\n

Late last month ERCOT asked residents <\/a>to reduce energy usage amid a sweltering heat wave to avoid rolling blackouts.<\/p>\n

Texas electricity prices surged 6,000% and are climbing toward the $5,000 price cap, according to data from ERCOT.<\/p>\n

The post Low Wind Generation Prompts Texas Power Grid Operator to Declare Emergency to Avoid Blackouts<\/a> appeared first on The Gateway Pundit<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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