Texas winter storm aftermath update – March 3, 2021

Fallout continues from the mid-February winter storm that left millions of Texans without electricity for days. Here’s the latest from media outlets.

Energy analysts: Texas must increase ties to national grid

https://www.utilitydive.com/news/texas-must-increase-ties-to-the-national-grid-and-der-to-avoid-another-powe/595845/

Critics point to the causes of the winter storm crisis

https://www.cagw.org/thewastewatcher/irresponsible-spending-and-texas-energy-crisis

https://patch.com/california/los-angeles/texas-deregulated-nirvana-drowns-frozen-bathtub

Oil money fueled Texas deregulation

https://www.salon.com/2021/03/02/a-pipeline-of-oil-money-fuels-texas-deregulators_partner/

Debate continues over variable-rate electricity plans

https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2021/03/03/dont-kill-the-variable-rate-electricity-plan-it-can-help-keep-the-grid-reliable/

http://www.energychoicematters.com/stories/20210302aaz.html

$2.1 billion bill caused Brazos to seek bankruptcy protection

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/brazos-electric-power-cooperative-bankruptcy-texas/

ERCOT says seven retail providers and marketers have short paid invoices

http://www.energychoicematters.com/stories/20210302a.html