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It's Texas' hottest summer ever. Can the electric grid handle people turning up AC?
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Date:2025-04-17 16:03:22
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 whether it'll hold up as residents use more air conditioning.
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