Thousands of Texas citizens are waiting for their power to return after last week’s winter weather disruptions, with a major energy company warning that the wait could last until the end of this weekend. On Friday, over 350,000 Texans were without power as the sleet and freezing rain from an ice storm weighed down on…
Texas Power Usage Hits All-Time High Amid Soaring Temperatures
June 13, 2022
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Power use in the state of Texas hit an all-time high on Sunday as Texans continue to face high electricity prices amid soaring temperatures. Power demand exceeded 75 gigawatts at around 5:15 p.m. on June 12, surpassing the previous record of 74.8 gigawatts set in August 2019. The power grid is operating normally and there is…
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