Texas Power Grid Under Pressure as Heat Wave Intensifies

Texas is experiencing a blistering heat wave, with temperatures climbing above 110 degrees Fahrenheit, putting pressure on the state's power grid. Regulators warn that Texas may offer a preview of what could be tight demand on grids across the U.S. this summer due to extreme temperatures worsened by climate change. Residents are being urged to conserve electricity as air conditioners are cranked up, and paramedics have responded to over 100 heat-related incidents in Austin alone. Texas' grid, which is not connected to the rest of the country, relies mostly on natural gas for power, making it vulnerable to shortages or failures. Despite recent efforts to improve grid reliability, concerns remain, and the state's grid operator has not ruled out the possibility of rolling outages.