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.