ERCOT Urges Texas Residents to Conserve Electricity Amid Freezing Temperatures
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is calling on Texas residents to conserve electricity until Monday, Jan. 15, due to freezing temperatures and high demand.
Prepare Your Home for Freezing Temperatures
If you are unsure how to prepare your home for freezing temperatures, watch the video above for helpful tips.
ERCOT specifically asks residents to reduce power usage between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m., if it is safe to do so.
Due to the continued freezing temperatures, low wind, and high demand, ERCOT expects operating reserves for the Texas power grid to be low on Monday morning, Jan. 15, before sunrise. Similar conditions are anticipated on Tuesday, Jan. 16.
The ABC13 Weather team has declared Monday through Wednesday as Weather Alert Days due to the potential for freezing rain and prolonged hard freeze.
Stay Informed with Weather Alerts
For the latest weather updates and forecasts, visit Weather Alert: The Arctic front has arrived, Winter Weather Advisories begin Sunday evening.
ERCOT assures that there are no emergency conditions at this time but emphasizes that they will remain vigilant and communicate any further emergency operations if necessary.
