What Does ERCOT Do If They Declare Energy Emergency Alert Level 2?

If operating reserves drop below 1,750 MW and are not expected to recover within 30 minutes:

• Request energy conservation from public (if not already in effect): MW vary based on public participation
• Reduce power by deploying remaining demand response programs, including:
  • Deploy operating reserves carried by Load Resources (some large industrial customers who are paid to reduce their power): 898 MW
  • Load management programs from transmission companies: 270 MW
  • Voltage reduction by transmission companies: 100-200 MW
  • Deploy remaining Emergency Response Service (other commercial/small industrial customers who are paid to reduce their power within 10 minutes during emergencies): 820 MW