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Houstonian Sandra Edwards, who lost power for four days during the blackout, started getting electric bills this spring that are almost double what they used to be. That’s because electricity has its own supply chain — and everybody needs to get paid.
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An Austin woman died from hypothermia during the blackout. Four months later, her husband died, too.Manjula Shah is included in the state’s official death count. Manjula's family says her husband of nearly 60 years should be, too. Researchers say there are many Texans missing from the official tally.
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In some ways, it seems like the Texas power grid is having more problems than ever. We'll explore what's changed since the big blackout in February 2021 in the new season of our award-winning podcast.
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The Electric Reliability Council of Texas is asking people to conserve electricity Wednesday between 2 p.m. and 9 p.m. The request comes as a record-breaking heatwave continues to drive electric demand in Texas to new highs.
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Triple-digit heat is expected to continue through the week. As the state's electric grid operator asks Texans to conserve power, here are some ways to keep cool.
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The hearings provided a preview into what lawmakers will focus on grid-wise in next year's legislative session. That preview may worry renewable energy advocates.
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The Texas grid was built to withstand the heat, but residents who were here for the blackout last year are understandably concerned about the potential for power outages.
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The heat will drive Texas energy use to new highs and test the resilience of the state’s electric grid ahead of what’s expected to be a scorching summer.
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Texas grid operators say Friday's call for conservation shows the system is working as intended. Some independent analysts say the latest grid assessment downplays the likelihood of extreme scenarios.
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Climate change and other factors are shortening the window when aging Texas power plants can make repairs to run at full strength in hot summer months.