"Texas Power Grid Struggles to Keep Up with Record-Breaking Heat Wave"

Texas experienced record-breaking energy usage as a heat wave continues to scorch the state, with power use reaching 80,828 megawatts, surpassing the previous record set last July. Despite its conservative leadership, Texas has significantly increased solar power generation in recent years, which has helped support the grid during peak energy demand. The state is expected to face triple-digit temperatures for several more days, with heat advisories in effect. The heat wave is also spreading to other parts of the South, with millions of Americans under heat warnings or alerts.