Energy experts say the Texas electric grid is still vulnerable, especially when it comes to the supply of natural gas that fuels around 40% the state’s power generation.
– Last February’s winter storm crippled the Texas electric grid. As a result, millions went without power and water for days. At least 246 people died in the storm.
As a result of new legislation, power plants are now required to be winterized. Many plants are also now able to use alternative fuels in cases where supplies of natural gas or other fuel is curtailed. Earlier this month, state officials touted the new rules and legislative changes as reason the grid held up during the latest winter freeze in February.For most of the duration of the 2022 freeze, ERCOT was working with a power capacity cushion of 17,000 megawatts. That’s enough extra electricity to power 3 million homes.“The Texas electric grid is more reliable and more resilient than it’s ever been,” Governor Greg Abbott said at a news conference during this year’s winter storm.
Staples said the loss of electricity to oil and gas facilities during the February 2021 winter storm had a greater impact on the drop in natural gas supply than gas facilities freezing.
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