02-17-2021, 07:30 PM
ztirffritz wrote:
Texas had to idle a bunch of their windfarms because they were getting covered in ice. They didn't anticipate needing to de-ice the turbines. That has put a strain on the electrical grid. To supplement the electrical grid, "peaker" natural gas plants were installed. However, with temps plummeting, the gas is being diverted to homes that need heat more than lights. Unfortunately, half the homes in TX use electricity for heat, so they're robbing Peter to pay Paul.
And here in Texas the natural gas has water in it which is freezing.