ERCOT Prepares Texas Power Grid for Summer Heat and High Demand
TL;DR
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) predicts that the state's power grid will be able to handle the increased energy usage during the summer months, despite the sweltering heat. However, some energy experts cannot rule out the possibility of power outages. The biggest driver for grid overload comes from residents and businesses using air conditioning to stay cool. ERCOT estimates that the base summer peak load will be 82,739 megawatts, but there are no guarantees the predictions will be correct. Companies can better adjust and plan for summer heat when temperatures rise slowly like they have in recent weeks.
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