After ERCOT conservation push, San Antonio avoids power outage

Texas was able to avoid rotating outages thanks to statewide conservation efforts, as the Texas Electric Reliability Council of Texas ended its energy conservation request and thanked residents and businesses for their efforts to conserve power.

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8/23/2023

Energy expert evaluates ERCOT and the Texas power grid amid record-breaking heat

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