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Grid operator sends dire warning about summer electric bills
by Kiah Collier, Texas Tribune
For years, the state’s main power grid operator has warned of high electricity prices and even power outages during the hot summer months.
It’s rarely been as bad as feared. But experts say the latest startling forecast from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) looks to be more accurate, although they downplayed the potential impact to residential customers.
ERCOT on Thursday said it expects to see record-breaking prices and demand for power t...