Austin's power grid weathers unprecedented demand amid Texas heat wave
24-07-2026 04:54 via kxan.com

Austin's power grid weathers unprecedented demand amid Texas heat wave

The Energy Reliability Council of Texas reports the state's power demand reached 91,000 megawatts July 22 — an "unofficial" peak.
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