Independent • 2022-07-15

Extreme heat to hit millions of Americans, with Texas grid under stress again

Parts of the country are already under heat advisories as another period of punishing temperatures sets in

CNBC • 2022-07-11

Texas grid operator tells residents to curb power use as extreme heat strains the grid

The Texas regulator projected a shortage in energy reserves on Monday "with no market solution available," but said it does not expect systemwide outages.

CNN • 2022-07-11

Extreme temperatures will challenge the Texas power grid this week

Several days of triple-digit heat will challenge the Texas power grid this week -- and scientists are saying the Lone Star State is on track to have one of the hottest summers on record.

The Washington Post • 2022-07-15

Limiting crypto helped the Texas power grid weather a heat wave

Cryptocurrency mining requires huge amounts of electricity, prompting concerns over the industry’s environmental impact — and whether Texas’ grid can keep up.