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Winter Storm 2021

Texas' grid operator warns rolling blackouts are possible as winter storm escalates demand for electricity

Temporary power outages, which would last around 10 to 45 minutes, are a last resort, officials say. The peak demand for power is expected to exceed the all-time record.

Electrical power lines near the Sand Hill Energy Center in Del Valle on March 24, 2020.

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