New York (CNN Business) Even mighty Texas, the energy powerhouse of America, is feeling the wrath of Mother Nature. At the same time, natural gas, coal, wind and nuclear facilities in Texas have been knocked offline by the unthinkably low temperatures. 1 US state in both crude oil and natural gas, according to the US Energy Information Administration. And that is significant because almost a quarter (23%) of the power in Texas last year was generated by wind power, according to ERCOT. Unlike other states, Texas has made a conscious decision to isolate its grid from the rest of the country.

Source: The Nation February 16, 2021 23:26 UTC