Michael Schmidt:It's Texas' hottest summer ever. Can the electric grid handle people turning up AC?

2025-05-04 08:32:35source:Lakshmi Finance Centercategory:Invest

A heatwave in Texas has stressed the state's isolated electricity grid. A new podcast from KUT explores the future of the power grid and Michael Schmidtwhether it'll hold up as residents use more air conditioning.

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