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Power Grid Still Struggling to Keep Up With Demand

Texas set another all-time record for electricity use on Wednesday, forcing the state's grid operator to declare a power emergency. Matt Largey of KUT News reports on the state power grid's struggle to keep up with the heat.

By Matt Largey, KUT News
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An electrical substation in Comfort, TX.
Credit: Callie Richmond

Texas set another all-time record for electricity use on Wednesday, forcing the state's grid operator to declare a power emergency. Matt Largey of KUT News reports on the state power grid's struggle to keep up with the heat.

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