It's summer in Texas and the temperatures are soaring again. As Texans rush to beat the heat, the additional electricity needed to power air conditioners, fans, and other appliances puts a greater strain on the electricity grid and their wallets.

To help everyone use electricity more efficiently as well as lower bills and reduce strain on the electric grid, the Public Utility Commission (PUC) created PowerfulAdvice, color-coded system designed to alert Texans about current conditions on the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) grid.

"PowerfulAdvice is a helpful tool for Texas electric customers as we face the hot summer," said PUC Chairman Paul Hudson. "Customers can get money-saving advice and help ensure a sufficient electricity supply for our growing state."

To monitor the alerts for yourself, check out the PUC PowerfulAdvice page.