Current:Home > NewsIt's Texas' hottest summer ever. Can the electric grid handle people turning up AC? -Streamline Finance
It's Texas' hottest summer ever. Can the electric grid handle people turning up AC?
TradeEdge Exchange View
Date:2025-04-08 07:01:04
A heatwave in Texas has stressed the state's isolated electricity grid. A new podcast from KUT explores the future of the power grid and whether it'll hold up as residents use more air conditioning.
veryGood! (7194)
Related
- Trump wants to turn the clock on daylight saving time
- Anti-abortion leaders undeterred as Trump for the first time says he’d veto a federal abortion ban
- 'Nothing like this': National Guard rushes supplies to towns cut off by Helene
- The Hills Alum Jason Wahler and Wife Ashley Wahler Expecting Baby No. 3
- Jury selection set for Monday for ex-politician accused of killing Las Vegas investigative reporter
- Caitlin Clark wins WNBA Rookie of the Year after historic debut with Fever
- NYC accelerates school leadership change as investigations swirl around mayor’s indictment
- Progressive prosecutors in Georgia faced backlash from the start. They say it’s all politics.
- Euphoria's Hunter Schafer Says Ex Dominic Fike Cheated on Her Before Breakup
- Why Zendaya Hasn’t Watched Dancing With the Stars Since Appearing on the Show
Ranking
- US wholesale inflation accelerated in November in sign that some price pressures remain elevated
- Marshawn Lynch is 'College GameDay' guest picker for Cal-Miami: Social media reacts
- Subway rider shot in the head by police files claim accusing officers of recklessly opening fire
- Abortion-rights groups are outraising opponents 8-to-1 on November ballot measures
- Paige Bueckers vs. Hannah Hidalgo highlights women's basketball games to watch
- South Carolina sets Nov. 1 execution as state ramps up use of death chamber
- Watch: Pete Alonso – the 'Polar Bear' – sends Mets to NLDS with ninth-inning home run
- There are 19 college football unbeatens. Predicting when each team will lose for first time
Recommendation
Tropical weather brings record rainfall. Experts share how to stay safe in floods.
With 'The Woke Agenda,' Calgorithm propels California football into social media spotlight
What kind of dog is Snoopy? Here's some history on Charlie Brown's canine companion.
Teen pleads guilty in shooting death of Southern Miss cornerback MJ Daniels
Brianna LaPaglia Reveals The Meaning Behind Her "Chickenfry" Nickname
'The coroner had to pull them apart': Grandparents killed in Hurricane Helene found hugging in bed
Jennifer Hudson gushes about Common and chats with him about marriage: 'You are my joy'
Taylor Swift-themed guitar smashed by a Texas man is up for sale... again