Extreme heat putting strain on Texas power grid

Name: Extreme heat putting strain on Texas power grid
Uploaded: 2023-06-21T10:00:34-04:00
Duration: 3 min 38 s
Description: The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) asked Texans on Tuesday to voluntarily reduce electricity consumption as extreme heat continues to bake the Lone Star State. The high temperatures are leading to an increase in electricity demand, which is putting a strain on the electric grid.

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Extreme heat putting strain on Texas power grid

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) asked Texans on Tuesday to voluntarily reduce electricity consumption as extreme heat continues to bake the Lone Star State. The high temperatures are leading to an increase in electricity demand, which is putting a strain on the electric grid.

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