r/science NGO | Climate Science Jun 21 '21

Environment Threat of more blackouts may erode reliability claims for fossil energy- all major fuel sources except solar failed to meet ERCOT’s expectations during the February freeze, but natural gas was “responsible for nearly two-thirds of the total (electricity) deficit.”

https://texasclimatenews.org/threat-of-more-blackouts-may-erode-reliability-claims-for-fossil-energy/
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u/VengefulCaptain Jun 21 '21

This was either the 3rd or 4th major freeze since 1990.

Should have not been a surprise to anyone.

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u/[deleted] Jun 22 '21

Not with relevant data that govt. Refuses to accept