How hot will it get?
It’s been said that Texas is either Windy, Rainy or HOT! – Are record high temperatures on the way?
According to ERCOT, the grid operator for most of the state (of Texas), they expect demand to reach almost 75,000 megawatts in the coming summer, topping last summer’s record. But this time around, the grid will face the pressure with even lower reserves. (Houston Public Media – 12/7/18) Are record high temperatures on the way?
For Texas, the extended forecast shows no signs of slowing:
“The annual growth rate in peak demand in West Texas is forecasted to be around 8 percent through 2023,” ERCOT said in a statement. “Whereas ERCOT’s annual system-wide load growth rate is 2 percent during the same time.”
ERCOT
Of course, temperature extremes are not isolated to the Lone Star State alone. It seems that every part of the country needs to be aware of power issues as we move into the new year.
Without enough backup power, many businesses suffer loss of more than power – their livelihood is at stake. It is not too early to ensure that you are prepared, no matter where you live.
Give us a call so we can assist you in providing the proper elements to protect your facility when demand is at its apex. You have more important things to worry about than whether your processes will keep going when it’s, (as Texan’s might put it):
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