Ameren cancels energy conservation alert, but warns more could be needed as cold continues

MISO Lifts Electricity Conservation Request as Cold Weather Persists

The Midcontinent Independent Systems Operator (MISO) has lifted its request for electricity conservation, signaling improved conditions across the regional power grid.

RPU issues alert for customers to conserve energy

ROCHESTER, Minn. — The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) has issued a regional grid emergency alert, on Saturday, Jan. 24.

RPU asks customers to voluntarily reduce 'non-essential' electricity use for 48 hours

ROCHESTER — Rochester Public Utilities is asking Rochester electric customers to "reduce non-essential" electricity use for the next 48 hours to help ease strain on the regional grid. The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), the regional electric grid operator that oversees much of the Midwest, issued a regional grid emergency alert and is requesting voluntary electricity conservation due to high demand and reduced generation, accord…

Ameren cancels energy conservation alert, but warns more could be needed as cold continues

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Ameren has canceled its alert asking customers to conserve energy as extreme cold drives up electricity demand across the region. The cancellation comes after the Midcontinent Independent System Operator-- which oversees the Midwest power grid-- urged energy companies to reduce usage. Ameren said it is still monitoring conditions and warned customers may be asked to conserve again in the coming days. Some Ameren customers sa…

PSC urges Missouri energy customers to "employ" conservation measures

With several more inches of snow expected overnight and continued single-digit and sub-zero temperatures, the Missouri Public Service Commission on Saturday began urging Missouri energy consumers to "employ energy conservation methods."

Grid operator MISO ends 'energy emergency alert' and lifts electricity conservation measures

With frigid temperatures for a second straight day, Ameren Illinois and Corn Belt Energy customers on Saturday were asked to reduce their non-essential use of electricity following an emergency warning by the regional grid operator MISO. Those conservation measures were lifted around 10 a.m. Saturday.