But just like mayors get in trouble when streets aren't plowed or trash isn't picked up, governors get blame when the state power system fails , even though the power systems operate largely on their own. The system commonly known as ERCOT, is more formally, and inappropriately this week, called the Electric Reliability Commission of Texas. Get the latest hereWhat's next for Texas power? I've spent some time trying to understand the US power system over the last few days and I'm still confused. And no, he wasn't trying to explain to Mexico why the Texas governor was now hoarding natural gas Mexico relies on.

Source: CNN February 19, 2021 00:56 UTC