Texas Advisory and Notification System (TXANS)

What is TXANS?

ERCOT's early notification ahead of periods of higher demand.

Stay informed with TXANS

3 ways to get TXANS notifications:

Grid Condition Levels

ERCOT Weather Watch

Normal Grid Conditions

Forecasted significant weather, high demand, and a potential for lower reserves

Action

How to save on your energy usage

Voluntary Conservation Notice

Higher demand forecasted with lower energy supply

Action

How to conserve power to support grid reliability

Conservation Appeal

Higher demand forecasted with a potential to enter emergency operations due to lower reserves

Action

How to conserve power to support grid reliability

Energy Emergency Alert (EEA)

System-wide emergency supply and demand conditions
  • EEA Level 1
    Low reserves. Tools deployed to meet demand
  • EEA Level 2
    Lower reserves. Additional tools deployed to meet demand
  • EEA Level 3
    Extremely low energy reserves. Controlled outages possible

Action

  • Continue to monitor ERCOT grid updates

See current grid conditions

TXANS Notifications

*TXANS notifications do NOT replace Energy Emergency Alerts.

ERCOT Weather Watch

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What is an ERCOT Weather Watch?

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When is an ERCOT Weather Watch issued?

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What to do when an ERCOT Weather Watch is issued?

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How can I stay informed?

Voluntary Conservation Notice

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What is a Voluntary Conservation Notice?

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When is a Voluntary Conservation Notice issued?

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What to do when a Voluntary Conservation Notice is issued?

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How can I stay informed?

Conservation Appeal

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What is a Conservation Appeal?

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When is a Conservation Appeal issued?

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What to do when a Conservation Appeal is issued?

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Energy-Saving Tips

Tips to help reduce energy usage, if safe to do so, during periods of high demand.


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During the summer - Raise your thermostat by a degree or two, if safe to do so. During the winter - Lower your thermostat by a degree or two, if safe to do so.

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Avoid using large appliances (i.e., washer/dryer etc.).

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Turn off and unplug non-essential lights and appliances.

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Set pool pumps to run early morning or overnight; shut off during peak hours.

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Commercial Business: Turn off any lights and office equipment (or place in sleep mode) when space not in use.

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Commercial Business: Turn off air-conditioning/heating outside of business hours.


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Frequently Asked Questions

TXANS is a tool ERCOT will use to provide greater transparency on grid operations; to raise awareness earlier of future possible periods of higher demand and tighter grid conditions.

Texas is growing at an incredible rate which means more demand on the grid. TXANS helps to provide earlier updates on future weather conditions where demand is forecasted to be higher, and the actions that Texans can take to reduce energy usage to support grid reliability during these periods of high demand.

ERCOT will continue to monitor conditions, and if conditions determine a need, ERCOT will issue a Weather Watch. While grid conditions are expected to be normal when an ERCOT Weather Watch is issued, this earlier 3-5 day look ahead gives the public notification of possible higher demand due to forecasted conditions.

Yes. Grid conditions are normal when an ERCOT Weather Watch is issued. An ERCOT Weather Watch is essentially a look ahead at forecasted conditions (e.g., colder/warmer weather) where potential demand on the grid could be higher, but supply remains sufficient but potential for tighter conditions is possible.

A Voluntary Conservation Notice is a call for Texans to voluntarily reduce energy usage during peak demand periods, if safe to do so. Conservation is a common tool used throughout the industry to support grid reliability. As ERCOT continues to monitor conditions, forecasts may determine the need for ERCOT to issue a Voluntary Conservation Notice.

A Conservation Appeal is an elevated request for Texans to reduce their energy use during peak demand periods where there is a potential to enter emergency operations due to lower reserves. Help from Texans to conserve electricity use, if safe to do so, will assist grid reliability. ERCOT will continue to monitor conditions and update the public.

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