Get early warnings for ERCOT peak events and automatically reduce demand during the four highest system peaks.
The four highest system peaks happen without warning, typically during hot summer afternoons. Miss one event and pay elevated transmission costs for the entire following year.
Watching ERCOT data manually means reacting too late. By the time you see high system load, the 15-minute interval is already locked in at peak demand.
4CP rates increased 15% in 2024. For large facilities, transmission can represent 30-40% of total electricity costs - all based on just four 15-minute periods.
Get probabilistic alerts when ERCOT system load approaches peak levels. Typically 15-30 minutes advance warning to execute curtailment strategies.
Webhook alerts integrate with building management systems. Automatically reduce non-critical loads when events are likely.
Track actual load reduction during events and calculate transmission cost savings based on current 4CP rates.
Build curtailment plans specific to your facility type - manufacturing, data centers, offices, or retail operations.
Alert: "4CP probability > 80% at 16:45"
Action: "Pause non-critical production lines"
Load: "8.2 MW → 5.8 MW (30% reduction)"Temporarily reduce lighting, HVAC setpoints, and pause non-time-sensitive manufacturing processes. Typical savings: $50-150K annually on transmission costs.
Alert: "System peak likely in 20 minutes"
Action: "Activate demand response mode"
Strategy: "UPS discharge + cooling optimization"Use UPS battery power, increase cooling setpoints temporarily, and migrate workloads. Maintain uptime while reducing grid demand by 15-25%.
Alert: "Peak event probability 85%"
Action: "Pre-cool + reduce non-essential loads"
Impact: "Minimal occupant disruption"Pre-cool spaces, reduce elevator usage, dim lighting in common areas. Smart scheduling maintains comfort while cutting peak demand.
Reliable alerts reduce false positives and missed events
Enough time to execute curtailment without disruption
Perfect track record for actual 4CP events
# Get 4CP probability alerts
curl https://api.wattmarkets.com/v1/4cp/probability -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
# Response
{
"timestamp": "2024-07-15T16:25:00Z",
"probability": 0.85,
"system_load": 74200,
"forecast_peak": 76450,
"recommendation": "curtail_now",
"lead_time_minutes": 20
}Get early warnings for 4CP events and implement smart curtailment strategies that reduce your transmission bill.