Texas grid strained by record electricity demand amid summer heatwave

Renewable energy sources reached a new high but transmission infrastructure cannot handle full load, resulting in curtailment and economic burden.
Grid operator ERCOT forecasts breaking all-time record electricity usage multiple times in coming weeks due to heatwave.
Real-time power prices reached over $3,400 per interval due to strain on the grid from spiking AC usage.
ERCOT expects to have enough reserve capacity to meet demand and avoid serious disruptions.
High temperatures driving up natural gas prices, which fuels about half of Texas' electric generation.