ERCOT asked people to limit their electricity usage over the weekend after hot weather caused 6 power plants to fail, but temperatures are staying up statewide.
For one, when it’s hot, energy demand shoots up as people lean on air conditioning and fans to stay cool. Then, heat makes things go haywire. Electricity generation and transport becomes less efficient, and if they get too hot, infrastructure like transformers can spazz out and shut down.Just a few hours before the ERCOT announcement of power plant failures went out, Abbott sought to reassure Texans about the stability of the grid.
a photo of him with utility company execs and the statement that, “we continue to work closely to ensure Texas’ power grid remains reliable & meets the needs of Texans.”Yet, another Republican Texas lawmaker took a different approach. “This weekend’s energy conservation warning is another sign that we must have greater reliability,” Lieutenant Governor, Dan Patrick
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In Texas, heat knocks six power plants offlineWith an early-season heat wave searing much of Texas over the weekend, the nonprofit that manages power to more than 26 million customers wants them to turn up their thermostats.
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Texans asked to turn up thermostats after sweltering heat knocks six power plants offlineWith an early-season heat wave searing much of Texas over the weekend, the nonprofit that manages power to more than 26 million customers wants them to turn up their thermostats.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Record Heat This Coming WeekAn upper level ridge of high pressure will continue to bring warmer than normal weather to North Texas for early May.
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Fire weather worsens as heat wave spreads across southern US this weekAn early season heat wave will build across the southern tier of the United States, creating 'unstable conditions' for wildfires and forcing some residents to conserve power usage.
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Seasonal sunny weekend makes way for heat wave next weekStorms are popping along the sea breeze smack in between I-75 and I-95 this evening. These storms will produce periods of heavy rainfall and a few rumbles of thunder.
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