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With temperatures in triple digits in much of the state, air conditioning is creating heavy demand on a system that has had problems in the past.
The number of proposed solar projects has spiked as costs have declined, but the transmission system can’t accommodate them.
We should focus on changing demand for electric power when planning for the future.
China has more than enough coal underground to service the country’s needs.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission recently approved a California proposal that prioritizes its own power needs in a crunch.
Experts say utilities have been forced to play catch-up when extreme weather hits.
Brazos Electric’s filing could be an ominous sign as other Texas power providers assess the damage after the extreme weather.
And those hits ripple through to grocery stores, where there are still some limits on buying things like milk and eggs.
While the mandate deals with the power problem, gas and water are not addressed.
One expert says the state may need to improve its electric grid, while manufacturers bring down prices and pick up battery production.
