Ensure Independence & Resilience for the TX Electric Grid

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The people of Texas have long been noted for their independence, and for doing everything just a little bit bigger. One unique distinction which Texas holds is being the only state with its own fully intrastate electric grid, overseen by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT).

Now, some in Washington are trying to break Texas’ independence streak by lassoing the state into the national electric grid, which has its own failures and challenges.

The truth is, forcing Texas to give up grid independence will do nothing to improve the reliability of Texas residents’ power and would subject them to the same failed resilience standards which are in place nationally.

Take action (above) to send Texas lawmakers and regulators a thorough report demonstrating why Texas must refuse to give up grid independence and to encourage them establish new standards to lead the nation in electric grid resilience.