For now, ERCOT said there is currently enough capacity to meet the forecasted demand. They're keeping a close eye after an all-time peak demand record was set on Aug. 1.
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Texans are being asked to keep an eye on their energy usage due to an anticipated high demand for power next week. On Friday, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas issued a Weather Watch from Sunday, Aug. 6, to Monday, Aug. 7.The state's grid operator said high temperatures this weekend will cause higher electrical demand and the potential for lower reserves.
ERCOT said the grid conditions are expected to be normal, though they will continue to be monitored closely. A new, unofficial August and all-time peak demand record of 83,593 megawatts was set on Aug. 1, ERCOT said. And according to theirLast year, ERCOT said it set 11 new peak demand records, surpassing 80 gigawatts for the first time. So far this summer, 7 new all-time peak demand records have been set.
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