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Texas' May heat wave exposed the myth of fossil fuel reliability
Fossil fuel proponents consistently argue that renewables are too intermittent to maintain grid reliability.
Texas' power demand may exceed the state's supply, ERCOT says
Rolling blackouts are a last resort for ERCOT, which must go through two other emergency phases before getting to that point.
ERCOT extends warnings of possible emergency conditions again
ERCOT told power generators they would again need to defer planned outages for maintenance and keep producing power to keep the lights on across the state.
Everyday Texans overlooked in lawmakers' response to winter power outages | The Texas Tribune Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator
While lawmakers took significant steps toward preventing another blackout, hardly any of the proposals passed during this legislative session will aid consumers in recovering from the February storm — but they’ll see higher utility bills.
Texas could face ERCOT power crisis, blackouts during extreme summer heat | The Texas Tribune Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator
The state's grid operator included extreme weather scenarios in its early summer assessment and found that a combination of a severe drought, heat wave and low winds could lead to more power outages. Experts warn this summer could be hot and dry, enhanced by climate change.
WATER: Full list of boil water notices across Central Texas | KXAN Austin Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Details Close Details
Many water treatment plants have lost power, and utilities across Central Texas are telling customers to boil their water.
Austin power outage update: 40% of city without power amid blackouts
Austin's rotating power outage was supposed to last up to 40 minutes per area. But 200,000 homes have been without power since early Monday.
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Power Outage FAQs
What is Power Outage?
Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
What Causes Power Outages?
- Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.
What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?
- Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
- Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
- Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
- Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.
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Driftwood, Texas
| City | Driftwood |
| County | Hays |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 78619 |