Texas Power Grid Warns of Outages as Temperatures Rise

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It’s clear Texas needs more reliable power to meet demands and weather-related challenges. We can increase dispatchable power and strengthen ERCOT, the state’s electricity grid, by supporting carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) and the hydrogen economy.

Texas Power Grid Warns of Outages as Temperatures Rise

Newsweek, May 8, 2024

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) issued a weather watch for Wednesday, warning Texas residents that the electric grid supply will be tight as “high levels of expected maintenance outages” cause lower reserves.

Unseasonably hot temperatures are scorching Texas this week, pushing into the 100s, with Wednesday posing the most widespread risk of heat impacts, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) HeatRisk index. Other Southern states, including Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Florida, also are expecting hot weather. Temperatures will remain high through Thursday, after which an approaching cold front is expected to provide some relief.

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Texas Leads Nation in Weather-Related Outages

REA Response Texas’ growing economy and population demand more power. Investing in carbon capture technology can strengthen our grid and provide reliable energy, even during extreme weather conditions. Texas Leads Nation in Weather-Related Outages The Dallas Express, Jul. 26, 2024 As parts of the state recover from Hurricane Beryl’s impact,

Half of Texans don’t think the power grid will hold up this summer: Poll

REA Response A majority of Texans are deeply concerned about a widespread electrical grid failure this summer. Given the anticipated increase in electricity demand, advancing CCUS is the best path to meet energy needs with fewer emissions. Half of Texans don’t think the power grid will hold up this summer:

ExxonMobil taps Air Liquide for low-carbon hydrogen project

REA Response ExxonMobil and Air Liquide teamed up for a $850 million investment in Baytown, to expand low-carbon hydrogen production. Texas is set to lead in producing affordable hydrogen for a reliable energy future. ExxonMobil taps Air Liquide for low-carbon hydrogen project Utility Dive, Jun. 26, 2024 Dive Brief: ExxonMobil

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