Texas has been having intermittent issues with its dated power grid for years, though these past few winters have brought the issue into the eyes of the media. Now, as hotter temperatures are upon us, the state's grid is struggling once again.
The increased demand for electricity in the Lone Star State has caused officials to alert customers of potential issues, requesting that they work to conserve energy. ERCOT, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, recently announced that six power plants had tripped due to the excessive power use associated with rising temperatures.
