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Winter weather hits Texas and it’s expected to last through early Friday

Julián Aguilar, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on January 19, 2022 · Most of Texas has been hit by cold temperatures that could last into the weekend.

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Texas breaks power demand record during June heat wave

Matthew Watkins, The Texas Tribune

Posted on June 13, 2022 · The state’s grid operator was able to maintain supply without needing to call for any conservation.

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Texas power grid can take this week’s spike in demand, ERCOT says

Duaa Faquih

Posted on June 7, 2022 · ERCOT officials project more than 75,000 megawatts of electricity will be used Wednesday, which would break the current daily record set in 2019.

Tags electrcity ercot houston power grid summer

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Can the power grid withstand record energy demand? (June 7, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on June 7, 2022 · On Tuesday's show: ERCOT expects record high energy usage today. Can the state’s power grid hold up?

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ERCOT urges power plants to stay online with high demand for electricity expected this weekend

Joseph Leahy, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on May 5, 2022 · Texas’ electric grid operator is requesting power plants postpone scheduled maintenance to ensure they’re online to meet surging demand during an exceptionally warm weekend.

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