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As Temperatures Soar, State Weighs Risks of Blackouts

This week's 100-degree weather across the state has raised important questions about how often Texas would need to force rolling blackouts to keep pace with demand. For the state, it mostly comes down how much power it has in its reserves — and how much it's willing to spend for it.

By Dave Fehling, Houston Public Media
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Electricity transmission lines in Houston.
Credit: Dave Fehling NPR StateImpact / KUHF Houston Public Radio

This week's 100-degree weather across the state has raised important questions about how often Texas would need to force rolling blackouts to keep pace with demand. For the state, it mostly comes down how much power it has in its reserves — and how much it's willing to spend for it. Read the full story at StateImpact Texas, a Tribune content partner.

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