Texas power grid: ERCOT issues conservation appeal for Saturday, August 26

Similar to Friday, Saturday’s conservation appeal does not indicate ERCOT is experiencing emergency conditions at this time. Current forecasts are showing a potential to enter emergency operations this evening because of expected low wind and potential low solar generation and high demand.

Houston heat slows business at restaurants

Scorching temperatures are taking a toll on restaurants, especially those designed to cater to outside customers. They're finding fewer people are interested in venturing out in the lingering summer heat. FOX 26's Tom Zizka has more on the story.

Houston officials call for conservation

As the blistering heat continues on for yet another day, the extreme temperatures are impacting the way Texans live and operate. Officials now asking residents to conserve both energy and water. FOX 26's Natalie Hee explains more.

ERCOT Energy Conservation Appeal breakdown

ERCOT is not experiencing emergency conditions at this time, but forecasts are showing a high potential to enter emergency operations. Help from Texans to conserve electricity use will assist grid reliability.

ERCOT issues Voluntary Conservation Notice for Thursday

A Voluntary Conservation Notice has been declared for the hours of 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 17, urging Texans to make voluntary adjustments in their electricity usage, provided it can be done safely. It is important to note that ERCOT is not operating under emergency conditions at this time.