ERCOT asks Texas to conserve energy Tuesday with extreme heat likely

Editor’s note: The above video shows KXAN Live’s morning headlines for Tuesday, June 20, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) issued a Voluntary Conservation Notice from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday due to extreme heat and forecasted record demand. Understanding ERCOT's emergency alert levelsThis is a voluntary request to reduce electrical use, ERCOT said. While ERCOT said it is not in emergency operations, it is asking the public and "all government ag