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Energy regulators warn Texas is at elevated risk for summer power shortage
Three months after the worst grid failure in Texas history, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation says extreme heat could force summer outages. Author: Matt Houston (KENS) Updated: 11:04 PM CDT May 26, 2021
SAN ANTONIO North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) assessors say there is an elevated risk for a summer power shortage caused by severe weather in Texas.
NERC oversees all North American power grid operators and regulators, including Texas s ERCOT.
Researchers warned of an extreme low-wind, high-heat scenario. They say Texas s grid might come up short if wind energy production dropped 75% during peak demand.