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Storm that passed through Killeen caused widespread power outages, spawned tornado near Jarrell | Local News | kdhnews.com
More than 1,000 households and business in Killeen, Copperas Cove and Harker Heights were still without power late Tuesday, following a Monday night storm that delivered high winds, hail and
Little-known committee takes aim at wind, solar power in Texas grid recommendations TDMN TDMN
Lawmakers could rely on the report during next year’s legislative session, when lawmakers are expected to consider additional grid legislation to address...
Why Everyone Is Talking About The Texas Electric Grid
Everyone, it seems, is talking about the electric grid in Texas these days. There are several good reasons why.
Texas power grid: Best options for state electric grid amid extreme weather - ABC13 Houston
A bill that never made it to the floor could have added $8 billion worth of new gas-generating plants to the Texas power grid.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott disputes blockbuster testimony on electricity prices from former ERCOT chief TDMN TDMN
AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott’s campaign is disputing accounts that he ordered Texas’ power grid operator to set electricity prices at a sky high cap during 2021?s ...
The Texas Electric Grid Failure Was a Warm-up – Texas Monthly
One year after the deadly blackout, Texas officials have done little to prevent the next one—which could be far worse.
Whose power gets shut off during Texas winter storms — and for how long? Open Navigation Close Navigation
A year after a winter storm led to a cascading power failure that left millions of Texans in the dark and cold, most of the pressure has been on the state's natural gas wells and power plants that froze up during the storm. When the cold gripped those power generators, ERCOT forced power providers — such as Oncor and Austin Energy — to shut off power to as many customers as they could to keep the whole system from collapsing. KXAN Investigators dug into what your power provider could do in those crucial moments to better manage whose lights go off — and for how long.
Texas winter storm: Investigation into alleged price manipulation | wfaa.com
Natural gas prices jumped hundreds of times and sometimes thousands of times the normal price during the February weather crisis.
Gov. Greg Abbott on Texas Power Grid “I can guarantee the lights will stay on” | KXAN Austin Open Navigation Close Navigation
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – “I can guarantee the lights will stay on” in Texas this winter. Governor Greg Abbott making the promise to a local station in Austin, after he was asked for his thoughts on the power grid following a devastating winter storm back in February. Governor Abbott pointing to almost a dozen […]
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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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Schwertner, Texas
| City | Schwertner |
| County | Williamson |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 76573 |