A Saharan dust storm will bring hot, dry weather to San Antonio, TX, with lower rain chances and higher temperatures.

The storm will bring hazy sunrises and sunsets, reduce rain chances to 10%, and keep the tropics quiet for five to seven days due to Saharan dust.

The dust storm will reduce rainfall and increase heat in the Caribbean.

The dust contains iron, silica, fungi, and bacteria, causing respiratory diseases and allergies in humans in the Americas.

The Saharan dust storm will increase US air pollution by 14%, becoming the second largest natural contributor.

Sahara dust storms travel to the US and Caribbean, and a warmer world intensifies these events.

Rising global temperatures and CO2 levels increase PM2.5 concentrations, harming human health.

To prepare for the Saharan dust storm, San Antonio, TX, can take measures like upgrading the power grid and implementing public health measures.

The city can conduct an economic impact assessment of the storm, considering effects on the power grid.

Air purifiers and monitoring systems can help improve indoor air quality, and carpooling, telecommuting, and stabilizing loose soils can reduce outdoor particulate and dust levels.

Vulnerable individuals, including those with chronic diseases, children, elderly, and pregnant women, should stay indoors and avoid outdoor activities during the storm.

The city provides air quality updates and advisories to citizens through various channels, including social media.

The city's healthcare system should prepare for increased asthma attacks and allergic reactions during the storm and offer protective guidance.

The storm will affect the city's traffic and transportation, requiring measures like dim lights and slow speeds to minimize accidents.

The city can conserve energy by setting temperatures to 75 degrees, using smart thermostats, and reducing usage from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

A Saharan dust storm will bring hot, dry weather to San Antonio, TX, with lower rain chances and higher temperatures.

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Saharan dust brings hot and dry weather to Central Florida on Sunday

Saharan dust brings temperatures above average and dry conditions across Central Florida on Sunday.

“So you probably heard about the Saharan dust that’s been making for those hazy sunrises and sunsets here in the past few days,” Meteorologist Chris Gilson said. “It’s also been leading to those lower rain chances allowing our temperatures to heat up into the mid nineties.”

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Sunday’s high is 96 with a low of 75 and only a 10% chance of rain across Central Florida.

“A spot shower storm will be possible today but notice we’re seeing the reds and oranges, that’s all that dry air due in part to that Saharan dust that hangs around with us for today,” Gilson said.

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The Saharan dust sticks around into early next week as the dry air and slim rain chances continue.

The dust is helping keep the tropics quiet for the next five to seven days, but we still have a long way to go until the peak of Hurricane season in September.

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How does Saharan dust affect immediate weather?

increases temperature
lowers rain chances

What areas of the Americas have been affected by Saharan dust storms?

What areas of the US have been affected by Saharan dust storms?

The storm will bring hazy sunrises and sunsets, reduce rain chances to 10%, and keep the tropics quiet for five to seven days due to Saharan dust.

How does Saharan dust affect immediate weather?

The dust storm will reduce rainfall and increase heat in the Caribbean.

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Content: Havana, Cuba.- Cubans are entering the final days of July with a forecast of high temperatures, accompanied by little rain throughout the national territory.

In recent days, the heat punished the inhabitants of the Caribbean island, where through the Institute of Meteorology it was learned that in 38 of the 68 stations subordinate to the scientific entity, temperatures above 34 Celsius degrees were reported.

Meanwhile, the nightly broadcast of the National Television Newscast specified that in the eastern territory of Granma 39°C were registered on Saturday.

Behind it, the most overwhelmed towns were Colón in the western province of Matanzas with 37.2 °C; and Bainoa, in the also western province of Mayabeque, with 36.5 °C; while in the capital the thermometers marked 36 °C.

Days prior to the establishment of these temperature records for the current month, the Institute of Meteorology warned about the arrival of a cloud of dust from the Sahara on the island.

The experts explained that this phenomenon would cause a new decrease in rainfall and would maintain the feeling of great heat.

These clouds contain iron, silica, fungi, bacteria, viruses, various pathogenic mites, among other elements. They can cause acute respiratory diseases, allergies and skin problems.

Dust from the Sahara affects coral reefs, and fruit, rice, sugar cane, bean and other crops. It is caused by storms that occurred in the Sahara desert, coming out of the African continent.

It moves over the freshest and most humid marine air, and joining the flow of the trade winds, it quickly reaches the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico.

How does Saharan dust affect immediate weather?

increases temperature
lowers rain chances

The dust contains iron, silica, fungi, and bacteria, causing respiratory diseases and allergies in humans in the Americas.

How does Saharan dust affect immediate weather?

What are the negative health effects of Saharan dust?

The Saharan dust storm will increase US air pollution by 14%, becoming the second largest natural contributor.

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Content: An Unexpected Reason It'll Be Harder to Breathe as Earth Warms

If you think it's just human-made pollution that'll be clogging our lungs, think again.

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As global temperatures and emissions rise, it’s going to become harder to breathe. Air quality issues won’t just come from human activity, though—the natural world could also release more pollution in a rapidly warming world.

A recent study published in the journal Communications Earth & Environment found that a warming planet means more particles in the atmosphere, including dust and organic aerosols from plants. While we usually think of plants for their benefits to the environment, in certain circumstances they can actually release compounds that aren’t great for our respiratory systems.

Researchers at the University of California Riverside examined how air quality could change over time as temperatures and carbon dioxide increase. They looked at data from 13 models that participate in the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project, which compares climate data outcomes. Results from the models showed that increases in CO2 and hotter temperatures will create more global average concentrations of fine particulate matter, or PM2.5. The two largest contributors will come from dust and organic aerosols from plants. PM2.5 is particularly bad for humans: Long-term exposure is linked to lung problems, heart disease, and premature death.

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If global temperatures increase by 4 degrees Celsius, then dust and plant emissions are predicted to increase as much as 14%, according to the study. But if the world manages to stay within 2 degrees Celsius of warming, that increase in PM2.5 is about 7%. “The more we increase CO2, the more PM2.5 we see being put into the atmosphere, and the inverse is also true. The more we reduce, the better the air quality gets,” James Gomez, UC Riverside doctoral student and lead author of the study, said in a press release.

All plants produce chemicals that are called biogenic volatile organic compounds, or BVOCs (if you’ve ever smelled a freshly mown lawn, you’ve experienced these compounds). The BVOCs oxidize in the atmosphere and form organic aerosols; an increase in BVOCs could create public health issues. “Really anybody that has respiratory issues could be negatively impacted by air pollution,” Gomez told Earther. “Even an average healthy person who breathes in excessive amounts of air pollution could be negatively affected and develop respiratory issues.”

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The second largest contributor to the increase in naturally occurring air pollution would come from the Sahara Desert in Africa. Results from the models showed that a warmer world means changes in wind patterns. Remember the large dust cloud from the Sahara that traveled across the Atlantic Ocean and hovered over the southern U.S. and the Caribbean in 2020? Now imagine a bigger dust cloud. “We looked at the magnitude of the change,” Gomez said. “The dust events that do occur will be more likely to be stronger…The ones that happen would probably be larger.”

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The study did not consider other forms of air pollution caused by the natural world, like wildfire smoke, because that’s harder to place into climate models, according to Gomez. Because of that omission, he thinks the results are underestimating how bad PM2.5 pollution could become if emissions and global warming aren’t reigned in.

And that’s not even talking about human-caused pollution. Gomez pointed out that, even though human pollution was not calculated for here, human activity has led carbon dioxide to increase in our atmosphere. “Indirectly, we are causing these changes in the natural system,” Gomez said. “Nature is making the air pollution worse, as a result of our net actions.”

How does Saharan dust affect immediate weather?

Sahara dust storms travel to the US and Caribbean, and a warmer world intensifies these events.

What areas of the Americas have been affected by Saharan dust storms?

Rising global temperatures and CO2 levels increase PM2.5 concentrations, harming human health.

To prepare for the Saharan dust storm, San Antonio, TX, can take measures like upgrading the power grid and implementing public health measures.

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Content: SAN ANTONIO, Texas (KXAN) — A San Antonio power generator most certainly believes in the adage, “duct tape fixes everything.”

As part of a $2 million upgrade to meet state weatherization standards following 2021’s historic winter storm, CPS Energy recently took members of the San Antonio media around its V.H. Braunig plant to show them improvements.

Lindsay Carnett and Mark Wagner of the nonprofit publication San Antonio Report were on the tour, and what they saw were greenhouse-looking structures held together by America’s favorite adhesive — duct tape.

Wagner tweeted out photos and said they were “temporary enclosures which appeared to be secured by duct tape and heated by a portable heater.” The tweet has been retweeted nearly 400 times since Wagner posted it Wednesday night.

In her story for San Antonio Report, Carnett wrote plant officials said a lot of the weatherization measures aren’t permanent but seasonal, since during the summer the plant needs to cool off because it gets too hot. About a third of the $2 million went toward the Braunig plant, Carnett reported.

Officials said it’s just the first phase of weatherization improvements. They expect to spend between $150 million to $200 million over the next five years, the report said.

On Tuesday, Gov. Greg Abbott and state energy leaders assured people the state “was ready for this storm.” Earlier Thursday, he signed a disaster proclamation for 17 counties most affected by the winter storm.

Abbott and energy leaders said the Texas energy grid was “performing very well,” and they don’t expect normal grid operations to be interrupted by the storm.

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What areas of the Americas have been affected by Saharan dust storms?

What areas of the US have been affected by Saharan dust storms?

The city can conduct an economic impact assessment of the storm, considering effects on the power grid.

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Content: The hottest weather is a new blow to the economy
Global electricity losses of $100 billion due to heat
Monday 24 July 2023 12: 06 AM
The Citizen - Translated by Hala Abdulrahman
A large sector of industries is suffering huge losses due to unprecedented global temperature rises, but it is also driving up business costs and putting pressure on the national economy of major global economies.
$100 billion in electricity losses
As a large part of the United States is suffering from a record-breaking heat wave, the massive heat range is not only affecting millions of Americans, it is also driving up business costs and squeezing the economy.
The report revealed that the wave of bad weather has led to a $100 billion productivity drain, while the real economic impact has yet to be determined for the record weather event hitting the world.
Global electricity crisis
Recent studies have shown that extreme heat could cost the United States $100 billion a year, and the heat and electricity crisis could drain a sixth of global economic activity by 2100.
Chris Lavakis, director of economic research at Moody ’ s Analytics, wrote: “Recent heatwaves and scorching summer temperatures show the economic cost of power grids. ”
Heat waves can cause fatalities and cause disruptions to business continuity.
Heat waves can also strain power grids, increasing the cost of cooling spaces. ”
Loss to the global economy
Economist Lavakis added that workers, especially those who work outdoors, are less productive now, and chronic physical risks from heat stress could reduce global GDP by as much as 17.6% by 2100.
Cathy Bogman McLeod, director of the Foundation Resilience Center, said the record-breaking temperatures cause greater losses in sectors such as agriculture and construction, but no industry or company is immune from the effects of bad weather.
Even if an employee works in an air-conditioned environment, it doesn ’ t necessarily mean they will give the same performance because sleep disturbances can lead to fatigue and poor performance the next day.
"Temperatures are rising so rapidly that our current perceptions of risk cannot match reality."
Power outages around the world
Rising temperatures in China have caused more use of electric power as a result of the use of air conditioners and power outages, forcing Beijing to use coal plants more to meet growing needs, according to the New York Times.
Various disasters, such as extreme temperatures, storms and floods, are sweeping a large number of countries in the world, especially Europe and America, causing power outages and human casualties.
There are 8,000 people without electricity in the United States.
Electricity in the European country of Malta has been cut off for the fifth day in a row, leaving thousands of citizens in total darkness, due to the extreme rise in temperatures in the country, and authorities urged citizens to drink water and plenty of showers, as they expressed deep dissatisfaction with the situation, according to the newspaper “Times Malta ”.
A strong storm swept northeast Indiana, causing power outages for more than 8,000 residents of Fort Wayne, and crews immediately went all night last night to assess damage, make repairs and restore power to all residents, as the National Weather Service sent alerts just after 6 p.m. warning of possible snowfall and wind activity up to 70 miles per hour.

How can the authorities prepare for a Saharan dust storm?

Air purifiers and monitoring systems can help improve indoor air quality, and carpooling, telecommuting, and stabilizing loose soils can reduce outdoor particulate and dust levels.

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Content: CA WFO LOS ANGELES Warnings, Watches, and Advisories

WFO LOS ANGELES Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, January 23, 2023

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AIR QUALITY ALERT

Air Quality Alert Message

Relayed by National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

316 PM PST Sun Jan 22 2023

...AIR QUALITY ALERT DUE TO ELEVATED PARTICULATE MATTER LEVELS FROM

WINDBLOWN DUST IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST MONDAY...

The South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert due to

increased particulate matter from blowing dust. The air quality alert

is in effect Sunday January 22, 2023 to Monday January 23, 2023.

In areas directly impacted by high levels of windblown dust, limit

your exposure by remaining indoors with windows and doors closed and

avoiding vigorous physical activity. Run your air conditioner or an

air purifier. If temperatures allow, avoid using whole house fans or

swamp coolers that bring in outside air.

Exposure to high particle pollution levels can cause serious health

problems, including asthma attacks, heart and lung disease symptoms,

and increased risk of respiratory infections. People with heart or

lung diseases should follow their doctor's advice for dealing with

episodes of unhealthy air quality. Children, older adults, and people

with respiratory or heart disease should avoid prolonged exposure

and strenuous activities when particle pollution levels are high.

To help minimize outdoor particulate levels:

• Carpool, telecommute, reduce trips, or take public transportation

• Slow down if driving on dirt roads

• Stabilize loose soils

Levels of particulate matter can vary hour by hour and by location

depending on wind conditions.

To view current and forecasted air quality levels, visit the South

Coast Air Quality Management District website at aqmd.gov or download

the mobile app at www.aqmd.gov/mobileapp. Additional details for

this air quality alert may be available at www.aqmd.gov/advisory.

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Vulnerable individuals, including those with chronic diseases, children, elderly, and pregnant women, should stay indoors and avoid outdoor activities during the storm.

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Beware of going out unless necessary.
Weather phenomenon affecting 5 categories today
The country is witnessing the winds of Khamasin starting today, where it is on several areas, headed by Greater Cairo, and many wonder about the details of these winds, and their damage, as the meteorologists warned of the activity of wind exciting sand and dust on the north of the country to Greater Cairo and northern Upper Egypt leading to the deterioration of the horizontal vision on the west of the country.
In a dust storm, there are some categories that are strongly advised not to go outdoors and stay away from areas affected by the storm, according to Express, these categories include:
Weather phenomenon affecting 5 categories today
People with chronic respiratory diseases: such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic bronchitis and other respiratory diseases.
These people are more likely to worsen symptoms as a result of particles trapped in the air during a dust storm.
People with heart disease: People with chronic heart disease are advised to refrain from going out in the dust storm, as particles suspended in the air can increase pressure on the cardiovascular system and cause health problems.
Children and the elderly: It is recommended to protect children and the elderly from dust storms, as their respiratory system is more likely to be affected by particles suspended in the air.
Pregnant women: Pregnant women are advised to refrain from going out in dust storms, as particles suspended in the air can affect the health of the fetus and cause health problems.
People with low immune diseases, such as those receiving chemotherapy or those with acquired immune diseases such as AIDS.
These people are more likely to become infected as a result of exposure to airborne particles during a dust storm.
These groups must take extra precautions and commit to staying indoors and following the directions of local authorities and health care to keep them safe during the dust storm.

How can people protect their health during Saharan dust storms?

The city provides air quality updates and advisories to citizens through various channels, including social media.

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Content: CA WFO PHOENIX Warnings, Watches, and Advisories

WFO PHOENIX Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, April 19, 2023

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AIR QUALITY ALERT

Air Quality Alert Message

Relayed by National Weather Service Phoenix AZ

942 AM MST Mon Apr 17 2023

...AIR QUALITY ALERT DUE TO ELEVATED PARTICULATE MATTER LEVELS FROM

WINDBLOWN DUST...

The Imperial County APCD has issued an air quality alert due to

increased particulate matter from blowing dust. The air quality

alert is in effect Tuesday from noon until midnight.

In areas directly impacted by high levels of windblown dust, limit

your exposure by remaining indoors with windows and doors closed and

avoiding vigorous physical activity. Run your air conditioner or an

air purifier. If temperatures allow, avoid using whole house fans or

swamp coolers that bring in outside air.

Exposure to high particle pollution levels can cause serious health

problems, including asthma attacks, heart and lung disease symptoms,

and increased risk of respiratory infections. People with heart or

lung diseases should follow their doctor's advice for dealing with

episodes of unhealthy air quality. Children, older adults, and

people with respiratory or heart disease should avoid prolonged

exposure and strenuous activities when particle pollution levels are

high.

To help minimize outdoor particulate levels:

• Carpool, telecommute, reduce trips, or take public transportation

• Slow down if driving on dirt roads

• Stabilize loose soils

Levels of particulate matter can vary hour by hour and by location

depending on wind conditions.

To view current and forecast air quality within Imperial County

visit the Imperial County Air Quality website at

http://www.imperialvalleyair.org/ or follow ICAPCD on Twitter,

facebook or Instagram (@county_air).

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How can the authorities prepare for a Saharan dust storm?

public awareness & education
implement a warning system

The city's healthcare system should prepare for increased asthma attacks and allergic reactions during the storm and offer protective guidance.

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Content: Older Barbadians being diagnosed with asthma Loop Barbados

The content originally appeared on: Barbados News

Head of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s Respiratory Unit, Dr Dawn Alleyne, says more Barbadians are being diagnosed with asthma later in life, in their 40s and 50s.

Dr Alleyne, who is a Pulmonologist/Intensivist and Head of the Department of Medicine at the hospital, said the incidence of asthma in the Caribbean, including Barbados, had increased 17-fold since the 1970s. She added these trends are correlated with the increase in Sahara dust plumes and the frequency of the dust in the atmosphere.

She further noted that about 20 per cent of the local population had asthma. This meant the condition was quite common.

Due to climate change, dust events have been increasing. The dust, which traditionally visits from June to August, is now being seen in March or April.

The Pulmonologist/Intensivist said traditionally in Barbados, persons presented with asthma in childhood and either grew out of it as they got older, or lived with it as adults. However, this has changed.

“On a day-to-day basis when we conduct clinics, either [in my private practice] or at the hospital, I meet lots of people with severe lung diseases of all types, especially people with asthma. And several of my asthmatic patients have recorded quite clearly in their diaries that they’ve had challenges when we get the situations where we have cars covered in grey dust. Generally, those are the heavy Sahara dust days.

“A lot of the patients are now having to reach for their rescue inhalers, the Ventolin and Berotec inhalers because the asthma condition which generally has been stable, seems to deteriorate during the periods of times when we have lots of dust in the atmosphere,” Dr Alleyne stated.

The respiratory expert shared that persons usually presented with a gamut of symptoms when dust events occurred. These include itchy eyes, runny nose, soreness of the throat, coughing, especially at night, and wheezing.

Those who have chronic lung diseases, such as interstitial lung disease and chronic obstructive lung disease, also complain of increase in shortness of breath on the days in which there is a heavy dust cover,” she said.

She added that people who are not asthmatics should pay close attention to symptoms, such as chest tightness, when there is exertion, allergic rhinitis, eczema, snoring at night or allergic conjunctivitis. These persons could have an increased risk of developing asthma, she stated.

Dr Alleyne noted the situation was not unique to Barbados but could be seen across the world wherever the Sahara dust is being disseminated.

“So, you look at studies from Spain, Italy, the United States, and the French Caribbean. Throughout these areas, people are reporting an increased incidence of Sahara dust plumes, increased incidence of deterioration of asthma control, and patients are being hospitalised for not only respiratory illnesses, but also cardiovascular illnesses. So, the Sahara dust situation really is one that we really need to look at, not just as a hazy day and a sunset that’s not quite clear but really the impact that it is having on health in general, and we need to take it quite seriously.”

In the case of cardiovascular diseases, she said research show that the dust seems to affect the cardiovascular system adversely.

She explained that while larger dust particles are usually deposited pretty high in a person’s airway, causing sneezing and coughing, the smaller ones had the potential to enter the bloodstream and cause inflammation, which can be a precursor to cardiovascular events.

Dr Alleyne also suggested that Barbados implement a Sahara dust warning system, much like the one that exists in Trinidad, where they give accurate accounts of the air quality index. She said it could help people with respiratory conditions prepare and protect themselves better.

“So, I’m hopeful that in the future, we’ll be able to get something that tells us these are the exact numbers and to give warnings to specific categories of people. I think that will be very helpful,” the Pulmonologist/Intensivist stated.

SOURCE: Barbados Government Information Service (GIS).

How can the authorities prepare for a Saharan dust storm?

health facilities readiness
public awareness & education

How does Saharan dust affect immediate weather?

What are the negative health effects of Saharan dust?

The storm will affect the city's traffic and transportation, requiring measures like dim lights and slow speeds to minimize accidents.

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Reopening Alexandria desert road to traffic after the disappearance of chaboura
The General Directorate of Traffic announced the opening of the Alexandria Desert Road, after the disappearance of the chaboura and the clarity of vision to the movement of cars.
The General Directorate of Traffic is taking all necessary measures and intensifying the necessary traffic services, coinciding with the current period of formation of dense water blackboard, on most roads and main axes and highways, especially during the early hours of early morning, which causes lack of visibility, in order to ensure the safety of motorists.
During the blackboard, the administration issued several awareness guidelines to motorists: Use dim lights (low light), not dazzling lights (high light), because the beams of light from the dazzling light, bounce back to you and do not provide you with good vision, as some believe.
The administration also advised, to use warning lights "wait", so that they are visible to other vehicles as much as possible during the blackboard, with the need to walk at a slow speed during the blackboard, maintain the distance between you and your car, and avoid changing the driving position, except when absolutely necessary.

What are the negative effects of Saharan dust storm on infrastructure?

The city can conserve energy by setting temperatures to 75 degrees, using smart thermostats, and reducing usage from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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Expert tips to keep your energy bill low this summer in Central Texas

Aaron Jagdfeld, CEO of Generac, says a smart thermostat can save upwards of 20% when it comes to energy costs.

AUSTIN, Texas — With the blistering heat wave continuing throughout Austin, it can threaten the state’s power grid.

Aaron Jagdfeld, the CEO of energy technology company Generac, said there are tips Texans can follow to lower their bills.

"That time from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. is really when we want to try and focus on conservation, so the things around turning up the temperature, maybe shifting some of those home chores to a different part of the day, maybe not plugging your electric vehicle in until later on after 10 p.m., those are things that can really help the grid," said Jagdfeld.

Using a smart thermostat can cut down on energy use when you aren't home, saving upwards to 20% of energy costs.

Jagdfeld said the Texas power grid is under a lot of stress right now and holding off on energy use from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. is crucial. Homeowners can reduce the load on the grid by increasing temperatures in their home slightly.

"If you go from 72 degrees in your home to 75 degrees, that has a big impact that can save up to 10% of power, which really makes a big difference for our economy and for the utility companies in Texas," said Jagdfeld.

The other thing is making sure shades are down and ceiling fans are running.

"Everybody's getting home from work turning on their air conditioning, doing laundry, making dinner. So there's a lot of energy use at that point in the day. That's also the point the day where you start to see less solar production," said Jagdfeld.

Another tip that can apply during the winter months as well is insulating your pipes and home and having a backup generator.

"If there's an issue where the grid goes down, we really can help protect our homes, protect our families. There are other products that can help you do that. You can have battery storage units; you can have generators. So if we do lose the grid for a period of time, make sure that you're prepared to try and protect your home and your family with some kind of a plan – either a generator or battery or something, some combination of both of those devices," said Jagdfeld.

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