Despite continued power outages this morning, there’s more electricity
being generated in Texas, thanks in part to the Lower Colorado River
Authority, or LCRA. They are providing emergency hydroelectric power
over the next 3 days to respond to the need for power. LCRA says they
will operate their hydroelectric facilities at all 6 dams on the
Highland Lakes for the next 3 days, which means elevated water levels on
Lake Austin. Homeowners there have been notified of that rising water.
LCRA says the extra power they generate will help the state avoid more
of those rolling blackouts. And of course, LCRA officials also urge
residents to conserve power.
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