In Texas, peak season for power output and emissions occurs from May to August due to increased air conditioner use.
Texas faces peak season for power output and emissions, with May to August being the high point for power generation and demand. As the largest U.S. user of fossil fuels for power generation, the state's power sector emissions increase due to higher air conditioner use in the hot summer months. Power producers in ERCOT must often lift generation by 30% to meet demand, relying on coal and natural gas, while also deploying maximum volumes of renewable power.
May 02, 2024
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