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Repetitive power conservation appeals by the state’s grid operator face a challenge: Texans becoming less responsive to calls. Past conservation requests have helped reduce 100,000 homes worth of power demand on the grid.
Temperatures in Austin are expected to continue to exceed 100 degrees this week, according to the National Weather Service.
Grid strained with demand, unexpected production outages
And no progress on energy efficiency programs
ERCOT asked Texans to voluntarily reduce electricity use on Wednesday, warning of the potential for tight grid conditions which could lead to an energy...