'Things are going to break.'
earlier this week to prevent blackouts and price hikes, and now, experts are worried the state's power plants won't be able to keep up with energy demands.are running nonstop and skipping out on some maintenance and repairs to keep from shutting down. As temperatures soar above 100 degrees, the plants are basically stretched to their limit and aren't getting the service they need to remain safe, functional and consistent.
"Things are going to break," executive director of Texas Competitive Power Advocates Michele Richmond told the pub. "We have an aging fleet that’s being run harder than it’s ever been run."The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, or ERCOT, has asked residents to conserve energy twice now in only three days. Local news outlet
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