Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Becca Bratcher is an author and journalist specializing in crypto. In the early 2000s, Texas deregulated its energy grid. So, ...
In February 2021, the electric grid failed in Texas. "People were literally burning furniture inside their house for heat," Selena Xie, president of the Austin EMS Association, told USA TODAY.
Many renters and homeowners can opt to get their electricity from renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind. Such customers can choose a green energy program offered through their electric ...