On the platform X, formerly known as Twitter, ERCOT said the notice would be from 7:00 p.m. to 10: 00 p.m. on Aug. 20, because of extreme temperatures, continued high demand, and unexpected loss of thermal generation.

Source: https://abc13.com/ercot-extreme-heat-tripe-digit-weather-power-conservations-notice/13676914/

People who pay attention to energy issues credit ERCOT for getting through a difficult stretch so far this year.

Source: https://www.sacurrent.com/news/how-ercot-is-narrowly-getting-through-an-extreme-summer-and-how-experts-say-it-could-do-better-32558145

Retired congressman Bill Flores of Bryan, who is a former energy company executive and the current vice chairman of the ERCOT electric grid board, reviewed the grid’s performance during the winter storm that took place before Christmas.

Source: https://wtaw.com/power-grid-update-during-the-bryan-college-station-chamber-of-commerce-economic-outlook-conference/

Unlike the rest of the United States, much of Texas is on the ERCOT power grid, which largely stands alone.

Source: https://kiowacountypress.net/content/texans-asked-conserve-energy-fourth-time-nine-days