ERCOT has issued a weather watch until Friday because of forecasted higher temperatures and higher electrical demand.
Some ways to help: reducing energy usage.
"Certainly when you're trying to conserve, conserve energy in a situation like this, that can be very helpful," Austin Energy spokesperson Matt Mitchell said."The Home HVAC systems are the biggest draw on energy across the statewide grid. Simply because we have so many different homes and, and so many units, individual units that are working to keep those households cool.
Mitchell also encourages people to close shades and curtains and to unplug appliances, chargers and electric devices when they're not being used. "It really makes a difference in keeping your house cooler and therefore, meaning that your, your HVAC system doesn't kick on as often," Mitchell said.So far, ERCOT has not issued a conservation notice. that I have read and agree
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