The Texas power grid will be tested again early next week as another early spring heatwave blankets the state this weekend, prompting homes and businesses to crank up their air conditioners.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas , which operates the grid for most of the state, has said it expects to have enough electricity to meet demand.
AccuWeather forecast high temperatures in Houston, the biggest city in Texas, would reach 98 degrees Fahrenheit on Monday before easing to the low to mid 90s F for the rest of the week. That compares with a normal high of 86 F in the city at this time of year.
Next-day prices at the ERCOT North hub , which includes Dallas, jumped to a six-month high of $195 per megawatt hour for Friday.Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comSubscribe to our sustainability newsletter to make sense of the latest ESG trends affecting companies and governments.
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