by Jim Malewitz www.texastribune.org
Texas’ rapid growth will put less strain on its electric grid than previously thought, the state’s grid operator said Friday.
In its much-anticipated 10-year outlook, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas said peak power demand — which typically corresponds to hot summer days — is growing more slowly than previous forecasts showed, alleviating concerns that rolling blackouts are right around the corner.
The report comes as state regulators are backing off…