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ERCOT extends Weather Watch alert through August 18

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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — ERCOT has extended its Weather Watch alert for through August 18 for the state of Texas.

Because of the incoming higher temperatures forecasted for this weekend, this can cause a high electrical demand with the potential for lower reserves.

However, grid conditions are expected to be normal and there will be enough energy to meet electrical demands, so there is no expectation of an energy emergency at this time.

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