Texas Power Grid Remains Stable During Winter Storm Despite Local Outages
Despite local outages affecting over 128,000 customers during a winter storm, the Texas power grid remained stable, according to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas. Governor Greg Abbott declared a disaster for 134 counties, while concerns grow over data centers potentially consuming significant water resources by 2030, which could impact the grid. Additionally, the state faces challenges with a record number of orphaned oil and gas wells and legal disputes over immigration enforcement authority.
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The Electric Reliability Council of Texas reported that the power grid remained stable during a winter storm, with over 128,000 customers losing power, primarily in Nacogdoches, Cherokee, and Rusk counties. Governor Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 134 counties.
Simultaneously, a report indicated that data centers in Texas could consume nearly 3% of the state's water by 2030, potentially straining the power grid. The number of orphaned oil and gas wells in Texas reached a record high of 11,123. Additionally, a law allowing state police to arrest suspected illegal border crossers faces legal challenges, with the Biden administration contesting state authority over immigration enforcement.
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