Grid reform is still needed in Texas, but will it happen?
Even now, the memory of Winter Storm Uri’s first snowfall remains fresh and pristine.
We can close our eyes and think of the sense of joy and magic that so often accompanies the arrival of snow in San Antonio. We even felt it the first morning of the storm. Quickly, though, that sense of wonder and exhilaration a year ago gave way to unease, confusion and stress amid rolling blackouts and poor communication from state officials and CPS Energy. Millions of Texans froze in the dark for days. Hundreds of people died. Pipes burst.The one-year anniversary of Winter Storm Uri is a time to reflect on the many layers of failed leadership that not only allowed the widespread outages to occur but also exacerbated the suffering of millions of Texans.
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