After the 2021 winter storm, regulators have made some changes to the Texas power grid to avoid a repeat. Still, rolling blackouts and power outages are still a possibility during heat waves and extreme weather events.
The state’s grid is run by ERCOT (the Electric Reliability Council of Texas), which has over Virgin games Casino rewards86,000 megawatts of power generation capacity.  Although the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) oversees the state’s retail electricity providers, ERCOT is the grid operator and is responsible for ensuring sufficient energy production. ERCOT has made some improvements to the electric grid after the storm, including increased weatherization of power plants and transmission lines.  Still, experts recommend having a winter kit on hand with emergency food and water. You might also want to consider buying a backup generator for your home.