Houston Advanced Research Center: Great Texas Blackout of 2021 - How Does This Not Happen Again?
February 23, 2021
February 23, 2021
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Feb. 23 -- Houston Advanced Research Center issued the following news release:
Winter Storm Uri has plainly shown that the state of Texas has developed an electric power system that does not prioritize infrastructure resilience. Rather, it is a race to the bottom by generators to provide the lowest-priced power, improve efficiency, and ensure cost reductions. This is why Texas usually has some of the lowest power prices in the United States. Additionally, the l . . .
Winter Storm Uri has plainly shown that the state of Texas has developed an electric power system that does not prioritize infrastructure resilience. Rather, it is a race to the bottom by generators to provide the lowest-priced power, improve efficiency, and ensure cost reductions. This is why Texas usually has some of the lowest power prices in the United States. Additionally, the l . . .