ERCOT Issues Conservation Notice Asking All Texans to Conserve Electricity

DALLAS, Sept. 5- 6, 2019 - Today, The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the governing body that oversees the electric grid in Texas, is asking all Texans to reduce their electric use from 2 to 7 p.m.

According to ERCOT, some areas of Texas are expected to see the highest temperatures experienced so far this summer and demand for electricity is expected to reach record-breaking levels.

Customers can help by taking the following ERCOT conservation steps:

• Set thermostats 2 to 3 degrees higher from 2 to 7 p.m.; set programmable thermostats to higher temperatures when no one is home.If home, use fans to feel 4 to 6 degrees cooler.
• Set pool pumps to run early morning or overnight; shut off from 2 to 7 p.m.
• Turn off and unplug non-essential lights and appliances.
• Avoid using large appliances (i.e. ovens, washing machines, etc.) especially during peak demand hours.
• Businesses should minimize the use of electric lighting and electricity-consuming equipment as much as possible.
• Large customers of electricity should consider shutting down or reducing non-essential production processes.

ERCOT's request for conservation will be in effect both today, Sept. 5, and tomorrow, Sept. 6, from 2 to 7 p.m.

For more information on energy conservation tips, please visit thewire.oncor.com.