Archive for August 2023

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) announces that electrical conservation is being requested by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) starting today between 6-9 p.m. due to high demand throughout Texas due to a high level of unexpected thermal generation outages and forecasted low wind generation. ERCOT is a pivotal organization responsible for ensuring…

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) announces that electrical conservation is being requested by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) starting today between 5-9 p.m. due to high demand throughout Texas due to a high level of unexpected thermal generation outages and forecasted low wind generation. ERCOT advised BPUB that it is not experiencing…

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) announces that electrical conservation is being requested by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) starting today between 3-9 p.m. due to high demand throughout Texas because of sustained heat. ERCOT advised BPUB that it is not experiencing emergency conditions, but the state is seeing record electrical demand due…

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) announces General Manager & CEO Marilyn D. Gilbert was elected as a member of Region M of the Rio Grande Regional Water Planning Group (RWPG) during the Aug. 2 meeting.   Region M is one of 16 regional water planning groups in Texas tasked with the mission of identifying…