As the triple-digit heat continues to bake Central Texas, the state’s power grid continues to set records. On Monday, and again Tuesday, the grid saw the most demand for a single day in June, ever.
Statewide, one point of concern was more gas and coal power plants going offline than expected. And a reactor at the Comanche Peak nuclear plant is back online after tripping off Friday.
"If we have more start tripping offline, then that will be concerning, you know, going forward. But it is a bit concerning the levels that we have now," said Rhodes."That same strong sun that's heating everything up is producing a lot of electricity right now," said Rhodes.Austin-Travis County EMS has already seen a dramatic increase in heat related calls. This includes heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
So far, ERCOT has not issued a conservation notice for Wednesday, but the utility does remain under a "weather watch"."Just being prepared and having general knowledge of what to do if you do have to go without air conditioning can go a long way in keeping all of us safe," said Rhodes.
If you have a medically-vulnerable member of your household, know the steps you need to take to keep them safe
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