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Texas power grid withstands record-breaking heatwave, but past failures raise concerns

  • Demand for electricity in Texas reached new highs due to extreme heat.
  • The Electric Reliability Council of Texas says there are enough resources to meet demand.
  • Some worry the grid cannot reliably handle more common extreme weather events.
  • Increasing economic growth and migration to Texas is expected to further strain the grid.
  • Heat waves with triple-digit temperatures will continue in parts of Texas for over a week.
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