ERCOT issues weather watch due to forecasted high temps, high electrical demand

TEXAS - ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch from June 25-30 due to forecasted higher temperatures and higher electrical demand. Grid conditions are expected to be normal during a Weather Watch.

ERCOT previously issued a weather watch from June 15-21.

ERCOT continues to monitor conditions closely and will deploy all available tools to manage the grid and will continue our reliability-first approach to operations.

Texas power grid sees record demand

On Tuesday, the Texas power grid saw more demand for electricity than it's ever seen in a single day during the month of June, leading ERCOT to issue a voluntary conservation notice.

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ERCOT set a new June peak demand record of 79,304 MWs on June 19. ERCOT’s 6-day Supply and Demand dashboard is showing the possibility of a new all-time peak demand record next week.

The dashboards will update in real-time as the week progresses. There is currently enough capacity to meet forecasted demand.

Last year, ERCOT set 11 new peak demand records, surpassing 80 GWs for the first time ever. The current record of 80,148 MWs was set on July 20, 2022.

ERCOT asks Texans to conserve energy Tuesday

ERCOT's Voluntary Conservation Notice will be in effect from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

What is an ERCOT Weather Watch?

An ERCOT Weather Watch is an advance notification of forecasted significant weather with high demand. Grid conditions are expected to be normal, but due to forecasted conditions, operating reserves may be lower.