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The polar vortex has left millions of Texans without power. Could the same happen to Hoosiers? Sarah Bowman and London Gibson, Indianapolis Star
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The same winter storm that blew more than 8 inches of snow into Indianapolis on Monday hit Texas and hit it hard.
The southern state reached record-breaking cold temperatures and residents cranking up the heat overwhelmed power generators. Millions of households lost electricity, and many have now been without power and heat for days. Predictions on when it will be restored are uncertain.
As the chill settled in, Texans unaccustomed to cold, snow and ice scrambled to keep themselves warm. Families huddled around fireplaces, burning pieces of old fence or furniture. People waited in lines for as long as five hours for groceries. More than 30 people nationwide have died from the winter storm.
Invenergy’s 1.3GW Samson Solar energy project in Texas. Image: Invenergy
An Indiana-based subsidiary of power distribution company AES Corporation has announced it will buy a 195MW solar power project in the state in as part of its energy transition program.
Indianapolis Power and Light Company (IPL) said this week that developer Invenergy will oversee the construction of the project in Clinton County. Construction is expected to start in Autumn 2021, however, it is yet to be approved by the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission. It is expected to come online in 2023.
IPL chief executive Kristina Lund said the subsidiary’s investment in a utility-scale solar project “allows us to diversify our electric generation portfolio, while still reliably serving our customers.”