What this is
Texas operates its own independent power grid, managed by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, which is separate from the interconnected grids that cover the rest of the continental United State
Texas operates its own independent power grid, managed by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, which is separate from the interconnected grids that cover the rest of the continental United States. After the catastrophic February 2021 winter storm left millions of Texans without power for days and caused hundreds of deaths, residents have real and understandable questions about how the grid operates, who is responsible for its reliability, and what has been changed since then. This guide explains how the Texas electricity market works and who oversees it.
Why it matters
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