Texas lawmakers kill anti-renewable bills, double down on power plant funding

Texas lawmakers kill anti-renewable bills, double down on power plant funding

In 2021, the Texas state Legislature knew it had a problem with the electric grid. A February storm knocked out power for 4.5 million homes and businesses when electricity demand overtook supply, leaving many in the dark for weeks. In the years since, weather-induced power outages have continued across the seasons.  The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, or ERCOT, which operates Texas’ main power grid in isolation from other states, warned i…