But solar and wind energy make up just a fraction of Texas' energy supply, particularly in the winter. He said it is "disingenuous to blame the grid's struggles" on renewable energy, which makes up a relatively small share of the state's energy supply. Meanwhile, Texas Republicans were facing criticism for their comments mocking California, which faced a similar energy crisis last summer. "I got no defense," he tweeted, citing an article in The Hill about Texas lawmakers' tweets mocking California resurfacing amid their own state's crisis. Some Democrats pointed to those tweets and said Texas Republicans should support other states when they face crises.

Source: The Nation February 18, 2021 16:03 UTC