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The Lone Star State faces mounting energy concerns as the main grid operator issues a warning of a potential power emergency looming next week. Rising temperatures are anticipated to surge demand, potentially depleting backup supplies.
In Dallas, temperatures are forecasted to soar to 91ºF (33ºC), while Houston braces for 88ºF (31ºC) on Wednesday. Typically, spring offers a respite for power producers to conduct maintenance and fortify facilities for the impending summer peak in electricity consumption. However, this spring has defied norms.
Last year’s repeated power outages underscored the strain on Texas’ aging infrastructure amid extreme weather and escalating demand.
In response to the crisis, regulators have introduced incentives to keep fossil fuel plants operational and stimulate investment in new natural gas facilities.
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