Texas is warned of blackout risk as sun sets this summer
Power failures risk is elevated in North America, especially in Texas, due to high demand, generator shutdowns, and dwindling reserves at sunset. [ more ]
States rethink data centers as electricity hogs' strain the grid
State Senator reevaluates tax breaks for data centers impacting clean energy supply, considering implications for climate goals and electricity demand. [ more ]
States rethink data centers as electricity hogs' strain the grid
State Senator reevaluates tax breaks for data centers impacting clean energy supply, considering implications for climate goals and electricity demand. [ more ]
Worried about the Texas power grid? Here's what to expect from the incoming arctic blast. - Austin Monitor
Texas is experiencing historically warm temperatures but is expecting a sudden drop in temperature with a cold front arriving.
Concerns arise about the readiness of the Texas power grid to handle the freeze, but the Electric Reliability Council of Texas assures normal grid conditions. [ more ]