Texas Warns of Possible Power Emergency Next Week
- Demand is expected to climb with high temperatures forecast
- Grid operator plans to delay planned generator outages
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The main Texas grid operator warned of a possible power emergency next week as rising temperatures are anticipated to boost demand, risking shortages in reserve supplies.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas will need to cancel or delay some planned generator outages from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday to bolster supplies, according to notice posted on its website Friday.