"Texas Grid Operator Asks Residents to Reduce Energy Usage Due to ‘Low Wind Generation’ to Avoid Blackouts"
Texas is the largest natural gas producer in the US, yet we have fallen into the trap of relying on (unreliable) wind and solar for about 28% of our grid's needs. At best, these sources are only good for an average of about 7 hrs. a day. Oh yeah, and Biden keeps letting more bodies into the state.
https://twitter.com/ERCOT_ISO/status/1692212135005237465?s=20
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