Storm tests independence of Texas' power grid
Storm tests independence of Texas’ power grid By Paul Takahashi, Staff writer © Vernon Bryant/Staff Photographer, MBR / TNS System operators work in the command center of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas in Taylor. About 90 percent of Texas' electric load is managed by ERCOT. Jason Hartkemeyer couldn’t count on his power staying on for more than a couple of hours at a time for three freezing nights this week forcing the Cypress resident to crank up his portable generator and ignite a gas fireplace to keep his family warm during this week’s historic winter stor...
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