Turbine-powered grid users shocked by wind outage notice.

Texas Relies on Unreliable ‍Green Energy, Asks Citizens ⁤to Conserve Electricity

Texas,‍ a state known for ⁢its ​vast⁣ natural resources in oil and gas, is⁣ facing the consequences of relying ⁣on unreliable green energy alternatives. As temperatures rise across the state, citizens have been‌ asked to voluntarily conserve electricity. This ⁤comes after a⁣ brutal ⁢winter storm in February 2021, where ⁢the ‌state failed to⁢ supply enough power, resulting in the deaths of nearly ​250 people.

Last year, Texas generated about one-quarter of its power from wind, according to Reuters. The Electric ‍Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), which‌ operates the state’s grid, had plans to‌ increase this to 29 percent by this year. However, the reliability‍ of wind energy has been called into question, as shown in a video of a wind‍ turbine being struck by ‌lightning in Oklahoma.

This is near Cromwell, OK. Brent Havins shot this video of a wind turbine that got struck by lightning. pic.twitter.com/jBjUNas0yc

— Mike Collier (@MikeCollierWX) July 22, 2022

Despite the challenges in wind generation,⁤ ERCOT ⁣continues to push for increased reliance ⁤on wind ‌power. Reporter Gavin Maguire noted in June that Texas was experiencing difficulty in producing power from wind due⁣ to ⁣a drop in wind speeds. However, ERCOT believes that in the long run, wind generation will play a decisive role in⁣ the ⁤stability of the grid.

Recently, ERCOT issued a voluntary conservation⁢ notice to Texans as extreme temperatures and ⁢low ​wind ⁢generation put strain on the grid. Texans were asked to reduce⁢ electric ⁣use if safe to do so.

(2/2) ⁢TXANS Update—8/17/23: ERCOT is not currently in emergency operations. For more⁣ information,​ energy-saving⁣ tips, and ⁣to sign up ‌for #TXANS ‌notifications, visit https://t.co/75DJRJjB5n

— ERCOT ‌(@ERCOT_ISO) August 17, 2023

This situation raises concerns​ about Texas ⁢following in ⁣the⁤ footsteps⁢ of California, where unreliable green energy has led to power shortages and the need⁤ for energy conservation efforts. Texas, a⁣ state known for its independence, should not leave itself vulnerable‍ to unpredictable breezes and the decisions of politically motivated individuals.

As temperatures ⁣continue to rise, ‌reaching⁢ up to 110 degrees, the importance ​of⁤ a reliable energy source becomes ​even more evident. The burning of natural gas could have been‍ a viable solution to avoid ⁤potential grid failures.

Texas must prioritize the stability‌ and⁤ reliability of its power grid to ensure the well-being of its citizens, especially during extreme weather conditions.

Source: The Western Journal

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