Texas Is Heading Towards An Avoidable Blackout…Again

Recent storms in Texas have caused significant disruptions, leaving nearly a million people without power and resulting in seven deaths. The state's power grid, managed by the Energy Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), is again under scrutiny as it faces potential emergency conditions with upcoming record high temperatures.

Texas's isolated power grid, a product of historical legislation and a desire to avoid federal regulation, has repeatedly failed to meet energy demands during crises. The grid's isolation was notably detrimental during Winter Storm Uri in 2021, which led to widespread power outages and deaths. Despite this, efforts to connect Texas with national power networks face substantial political opposition.