ERCOT Launches Mobile App Which Includes Energy Emergency Alerts

ERCOT has launched a free smartphone app which includes real-time Energy Emergency Alert notifications.

The initial version of the app includes current system operating conditions, conservation tips, and an overview of ERCOT. Over time, additional features may become available, depending on system needs and user feedback.

Most notably, the app will provide "push" notifications straight to Apple and Android devices. When ERCOT is experiencing high demand and conservation is critical, users will receive real time consumer friendly conservation notification messages paired with the Energy Emergency Alert (EEA) notification messages on their devices, if users choose to turn on the alerts functionality.

The app is available for iPhone, iPad and Android users.

"ERCOT is committed to using every avenue available to communicate with consumers about the need for conservation during the hours of 3-7 p.m." said ERCOT External Affairs Director Theresa Gage. "Texans who conserved during the summer of 2011 were vital to keeping the electric grid strong. We hope people in the ERCOT region will adopt this new energy conservation tool during summer 2012."