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Posted 8/24/2023, 4:55:00 PM

US Central states, Texas in danger of power shortages in heat wave

Two U.S. electric grids, including Texas' Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), may face a reserve capacity shortage during a heatwave, prompting calls for energy conservation and the possibility of controlled outages.

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Here’s why Texans keep getting told to raise their thermostats this summer

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

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After ERCOT conservation push, San Antonio avoids power outage

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9/6/2023

ERCOT enters second level of emergency operations; issues energy emergency alert

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9/7/2023

Texas power grid enters emergency mode to avoid rolling blackouts

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Texas grid back to 'normal conditions' after state's energy demand nearly surpassed supply

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9/7/2023

ERCOT calls for energy conservation Thursday after issuing Emergency Alert day before

ERCOT is calling for energy conservation in Texas due to high temperatures, low wind, and declining solar power generation, which is causing tight conditions on the power grid.

9/7/2023

Texas power emergency hinged on stranded wind farm supplies

Texas experienced a power crisis as a result of halting deliveries on a transmission system, leading to electricity supply shortages amid record heat and high consumer demand.

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Posted 8/24/2023, 4:55:00 PM

US Central states, Texas in danger of power shortages in heat wave

reuters.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/24/2023

Here’s why Texans keep getting told to raise their thermostats this summer

8/23/2023

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

Despite recent rainfall, the extremely dry and hot conditions in Texas have put a strain on the power grid, leading ERCOT and energy providers to ask Texans to conserve energy during peak hours.

8/24/2023

After ERCOT conservation push, San Antonio avoids power outage

9/1/2023

How ERCOT is narrowly getting through an extreme summer — and how exp…

9/6/2023

ERCOT enters second level of emergency operations; issues energy emergency alert

9/7/2023

Texas power grid enters emergency mode to avoid rolling blackouts

9/7/2023

Texas grid back to 'normal conditions' after state's energy demand nearly surpassed supply

ERCOT's power grid in Texas returned to "normal conditions" after entering an "Energy Emergency Alert 2" and appealing for conservation due to high demand and low reserves.

9/7/2023

ERCOT calls for energy conservation Thursday after issuing Emergency Alert day before

ERCOT is calling for energy conservation in Texas due to high temperatures, low wind, and declining solar power generation, which is causing tight conditions on the power grid.

9/7/2023

Texas power emergency hinged on stranded wind farm supplies

Texas experienced a power crisis as a result of halting deliveries on a transmission system, leading to electricity supply shortages amid record heat and high consumer demand.