ERCOT, Texas' power grid operator, is on the verge of breaking yet another record for demand this week and may need to tap into reserve power this afternoon.
, which set an all-time record this week, is on the verge of breaking the record yet again and may need to dip into power reserves this afternoon, according to its website. , with power demand topping 76,600 megawatts.
ERCOT says it has enough reserves to meet demand, with more than 3,800 megawatts, according to its website. One megawatt can power about 200 homes on a hot summer day. "ERCOT projects sufficient generation to meet possible record demand today.
Texas Oil & Gas Association President Todd Staples said on Tuesday that state lawmakers have provided tools to ERCOT and PUC to ensure the state is able to meet demand going into the hot summer months of July and August.
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