State lawmakers held two days of hearings this week on changes made to the Texas power grid in response to last year’s big blackout. The meetings touched on everything from infrastructure improvements to the higher cost of energy in Texas. But they also provided a preview into what lawmakers will focus on grid-wise in next year’s legislative session. That preview may worry renewable energy advocates.
Since the 2021 blackout, officials have concentrated on increasing the amount of electricity available to the grid that can be turned off and on when needed.