AUSTIN – The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) last week announced the Texas Advisory and Notification System (TXANS), a new communications tool that will deliver information on grid conditions to the public.
ERCOT says TXANS is part of an ongoing effort to be more open and transparent.
“TXANS will deliver clear and reliable notifications ahead of significant weather conditions where high demand on the grid is possible,” said ERCOT President and CEO Pablo Vegas. “Keeping Texans informed earlier adds a new level of awareness on grid conditions and any public action that may be needed.”
TXANS will introduce the ERCOT Weather Watch, which is intended to provide the public with an earlier notification three to five days ahead of possible higher demand due to forecasted conditions. Grid conditions are normal when an ERCOT Weather Watch is issued.
For more information, visit www.ercot.com/txans.