AUSTIN (Talk1370.com) -- Texas' electric grid operator is once again asking for the state to conserve electricity Friday afternoon and evening, as high demand and low wind power generation is expected to tighten electricity reserves.
Friday's voluntary request will be in effect from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m., ERCOT said. It's the fourth such request in just over a week that officials have issued.
"Yesterday, ERCOT avoided emergency operations due to the conservation efforts by Texas residents and businesses, combined with timely rainfall in the Houston area, improved wind conditions, and additional grid reliability tools," the agency said in a notification.
ERCOT also has a Weather Watch which remains in effect through Sunday.
Officials say the voluntary conservation appeal does not indicate that the grid is operating in emergency conditions. Later this evening, as grid conditions tighten, those emergency operations may become necessary.
