Yes, the ERCOT energy market doesn't pay enough for grid stability, i.e. idle dispatchable capacity. Also the Texas regulator did not require enough weatheriza

Yes, the ERCOT energy market doesn't pay enough for grid stability, i.e. idle dispatchable capacity. Also the Texas regulator did not require enough weatherization. This is changing somewhat [0]. Also to be fair the Texas weatherization requirements currently exceed the NERC ones, though those are due to be revised this year. In any case they were obviously not good enough. [0] https://www.texastribune.org/2021/05/26/texas-power-grid-reform-legislature/ https://www.texastribune.org/2021/05/26/texas-power-grid-ref...