BoneChilling Cold Tests Power Grids From Texas to Alberta Yahoo Finance

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  • It recorded an all-time high of 85.5 gigawatts in August, which will likely be challenged by this week’s freeze.The Texas grid will be most strained on Monday and Tuesday mornings, when recent estimates showed demand just matching or exceeding supplies starting around 7 a.m..
  • The facility was in the process of coming back online Sunday, according to a notice.Power Prices JumpOn Friday, US natural gas futures settled at the highest in more than two months amid the weather concerns..
  • First, the teeth-chattering temperatures prompt people to crank up their heat, sparking a demand surge..
  • (Bloomberg) -- An Arctic blast that’s sweeping through North America is heightening the risk of blackouts..
(Bloomberg) An Arctic blast thats sweeping through North America is heightening the risk of blackouts. With more cold still in the forecast, electric grids from Texas to Alberta will continue to b [+5042 chars]

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