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Texas heat wave in May sparks concerns over power grid preparedness

Name: Texas heat wave in May sparks concerns over power grid preparedness
Uploaded: 2025-05-15T10:24:00-0400
Duration: 3 min 50 s
Description: A dangerous heat wave will make Texas one of the hottest places on Earth on Thursday. Triple-digit temperatures are hitting the state much earlier than usual, sparking concerns that some local power grids may not be ready. Doug Lewin, host of the Energy Capital Podcast, joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss.

A dangerous heat wave will make Texas one of the hottest places on Earth on Thursday. Triple-digit temperatures are hitting the state much earlier than usual, sparking concerns that some local power grids may not be ready. Doug Lewin, host of the Energy Capital Podcast, joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss.