Texas heat wave News

Texas Grid Faces Biggest Test of Summer With Extreme Heat

Texas is facing its biggest test of the summer this week to keep the power on — and air conditioners running — as temperatures hit triple digits and push electricity consumption to all-time highs. Power use on the state grid …

Texas Faces New Heat Advisories With Temperatures Above 100F

Parts of Texas and the western US are being warned of high temperatures on Tuesday, putting electric grids to the test as residents turn to air conditioning to stay cool. Heat advisories are up across central and southern Texas from …

Texas Power Grid Operator Urges Power Conservation During Heat Wave

The Texas power grid operator urged homes and businesses to conserve electricity on Tuesday evening to prevent power reserves from falling short as consumers crank up their air conditioners to escape the first heat wave of the summer season. Power …