Texas power use to break records in heat wave, prices soar – ERCOT

Texas is currently facing a scorching heat wave, leading to skyrocketing electricity costs and record-breaking temperatures.

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[{"selector":"#anim-69254a42-2b01-450f-b86f-55500859b410 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-12.514648210040342%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) anticipates the highest power demand in history due to the intense summer heat. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) anticipates the highest power demand in history due to the intense summer heat. CREDIT GETIMAGE

[{"selector":"#anim-a2729882-d4ec-42b2-8457-d2495a1e49ff","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(1)","scale(1.5)","scale(0.95)","scale(1)"],"offset":[0,0.33,0.66,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1450,"easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","iterations":1}] After the disastrous 2021 winter storm, ERCOT has taken measures to ensure sufficient power supply and avoid a similar situation. After the disastrous 2021 winter storm, ERCOT has taken measures to ensure sufficient power supply and avoid a similar situation. CREDIT GETIMAGE

[{"selector":"#anim-1c237bdf-75ae-47e4-9271-6c82bc9c6f74 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-12.514648210040342%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Houston residents should brace themselves for temperatures reaching 101°F, surpassing the typical high for this season. Houston residents should brace themselves for temperatures reaching 101°F, surpassing the typical high for this season. CREDIT GETIMAGE

[{"selector":"#anim-bd483967-a52b-4855-8fa6-1d4e687381c9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] ERCOT predicts that Texas' power demand will reach an all-time peak, surpassing the previous record set in 2022 ERCOT predicts that Texas' power demand will reach an all-time peak, surpassing the previous record set in 2022 CREDIT GETIMAGE

[{"selector":"#anim-41a7d8e2-e2d1-43c5-96a2-453a9aad6dc1","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-db8ce9f9-b413-4834-822c-a73257092e11","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Memories of the 2021 freeze resurface as ERCOT takes precautions to prevent a grid collapse during the current heat wave. Memories of the 2021 freeze resurface as ERCOT takes precautions to prevent a grid collapse during the current heat wave. CREDIT GETIMAGE

[{"selector":"#anim-ffe4afd6-dfac-4545-9ce7-eee3933be557 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The high demand for electricity has caused power prices in Texas to surge to an unprecedented $2,500 per MWh. The high demand for electricity has caused power prices in Texas to surge to an unprecedented $2,500 per MWh. CREDIT GETIMAGE

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Texas power use to break records in heat wave, prices soar – ERCOT

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Texas power use to break records in heat wave, prices soar – ERCOT

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Texas is currently facing a scorching heat wave, leading to skyrocketing electricity costs and record-breaking temperatures.

Texas is currently facing a scorching heat wave, leading to skyrocketing electricity costs and record-breaking temperatures.

Texas power use to break records in heat wave, prices soar – ERCOT

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