Triple-digit heat, tropical storm to push Texas power grid to near record-high demand

ERCOT prepares for record demand during Texas heat wave

Energy experts say a growth in solar power and other renewables will help the state avoid rolling blackouts during peak demand on the power grid.

Texas power grid expected to see record consumption as heat builds

A leading energy strategist in Texas expects the state to set a record in the state for the most power consumed in a single day.

Texas grid braces for triple-digit heat, possible tropical storm, and near-record demand

Texas is heading into a risky stretch of weather this week with triple-digit heat and a tropical storm. In a state where air conditioning can be lifesaving, that combination is also poised to put the power grid under pressure. What's happening? Later this week, Tropical Storm Bertha could lash Texas, which is dealing with temperatures above 100 degrees and heat index values nearing 110 in some areas, Fox 7 reported. According to the Electric Rel…

Triple-digit heat expected in North Texas this week

Triple digit temperatures and dangerous heat indexes will hit North Texas this week, according to the National Weather Service.

Triple-Digit Heat And 112°F Feels-Like Temps Hit North Texas

This week, Dallas-Fort Worth residents should prepare for extreme heat, with high temperatures forecast to reach the low- to mid-100s and heat indices climbing as high as 112°F. The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Heat Advisory for much of North and Central Texas, in effect through 8 p.m. Tuesday. The advisory will likely continue through the end of the week, with NWS stating the following: “Strong high pressure and clear sk…

Triple-digit heat, tropical storm to push Texas power grid to near record-high demand

Temperatures above 100 degrees are forecast for much of the state this week. At the same time, what is expected to become Tropical Storm Bertha is developing in the Gulf of America.