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Heat Wave Pushes ERCOT to the Brink – Rig Manpower

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Heat Wave Pushes ERCOT to the Brink

Texas finds itself in the grip of scorching heat this afternoon. At 1630 local time on Monday, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the manager of the state’s grid, reported a record-breaking electricity demand of 80,200 megawatts. As temperatures soared into the triple digits, millions sought solace from the sweltering conditions by cranking up their air conditioners.

Last July’s demand record of 80,148 megawatts has been surpassed, marking the 11th instance last summer where electricity demand shattered all previous records. The milestone of exceeding 80,000 megawatts was achieved for the first time in Texas, as reported by the Houston Chronicle.

According to Bloomberg data, high temperatures across the state are forecasted to average over 100 degrees Fahrenheit until the end of the month, subjecting Texas to relentless heat. This oppressive weather phenomenon is attributed to a heat dome, a stationary weather system that has settled over Texas, Oklahoma, and parts of Mexico. The heat dome is expected to gradually shift towards Arkansas, Louisiana, and Kansas in the coming month.

ERCOT, while vulnerable to extreme weather conditions, has thus far managed to withstand the strain. Currently, half of the electricity generated on the grid is sourced from natural gas-fired power plants, with an additional 20% contributed by coal and nuclear plants. Wind power accounts for approximately 11% of the energy supply, while solar power constitutes 14%.

Earlier this month, Texas Grid Faces First Big Test as Record Power Demand Looms Amidst Threats of Triple-Digit Temperatures. Remarkably, ERCOT emerged unscathed from that ordeal. Now, the grid faces its next major trial as the ongoing heat wave pushes it to its limits.

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