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Texas’ grid operator told a power plant to delay repairs ahead of a May heat wave. It was among six that crashed.

Climate change and other factors are shortening the window when aging Texas power plants can make repairs to run at full strength in hot summer months.

Plant manager Curt Terry walks media through the weatherization process of Vistra Corp.’s Midlothian Power Plant on October 15, 2021.

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