Why When You Use Power in Texas Matters to the Energy Grid
Updated: 9-28-2026 When Texans use electricity can be almost as important to the power grid as how much electricity they use. Electricity demand changes throughout the day. When millions of homes and businesses use large amounts of power at the same time, power plants and other resources must quickly supply enough electricity to keep the Texas grid balanced. Moving flexible electricity use away from high-demand periods can reduce stress on the grid. It can also help Texas make better use of available wind and solar generation. However, shifting when you use electricity will not necessarily lower your bill. The financial effect depends on [...]
