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Amid ‘tight’ grid conditions, Texans asked to conserve energy for 2nd straight day

By Hannah Norton

The state’s power grid operator has asked Texans to reduce their electricity use from 3-9 p.m. Aug. 25, citing extreme heat, low wind and low power reserves.

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