# Texas Heat Tests Power Grid Again | Austin News

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Podcast: [Austin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/austin-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463304)
Published: 2026-09-17T17:34:27+00:00
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## Resource

Texas is sweating through another brutal heatwave, and with it comes renewed pressure on the power grid. ERCOT, the state’s grid operator, is under intense scrutiny as demand surges and supply strains — a familiar dance that played out during last winter’s crisis and summer blackouts before. When temps climb, so does the risk: homes lose AC, businesses shutter, and critical services hang in the balance. Officials are on high alert, monitoring every watt to avoid catastrophe. This isn’t just about discomfort — it’s about survival, and the grid’s ability to keep up is being tested like never before. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/poll-are-you-concerned-about-the-texas-power-grid More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2b1caef834be06d7 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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