Electricity demand in Texas is expected to climb to an all-time high as searing heat continues to grip the region. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for North and Central Texas on Tuesday because of hot and humid conditions that can make it feel like 107 degrees Fahrenheit (42 Celsius). Power consumption on the state’s main grid may surge to a record 75,094 megawatts in the hour ending at 6 p.m. local time, according to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas. The Texas market is showing no signs of stress with this week’s smothering heat though. Ercot procured extra reserves that will be able to respond more quickly to any issues that may develop after a February winter storm resulted in blackouts for millions of people in the U.S. South for days. Demand was expected to peak at an all-time high on Monday, but it ended […]