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> My understanding is that neither source of energy was winterized to transmit the energy to the grid, not that they were unable to produce. Transmission was n

> My understanding is that neither source of energy was winterized to transmit the energy to the grid, not that they were unable to produce. Transmission was not the problem in any of these blackouts that I’m referring to. Powerlines failing affects extremely localized parts of the distribution network, but the coal and gas plants literally stopped producing. It was a production failure. https://www.texastribune.org/2021/02/16/natural-gas-power-storm/ https://www.texastribune.org/2021/02/16/natural-gas-power-st... https://www.texastribune.org/2021/02/16/texas-wind-turbines-frozen/ https://www.texastribune.org/2021/02/16/texas-wind-turbines-... On the other question, that goes back to how we desperately need energy storage and demand response.

mbesto 4y ago
FTA: > "It is possible to “winterize” natural gas power plants, natural gas production and wind turbines, experts said, which prevents such major interruptions in other states with more regular extreme winter weather." This is really my point. The production sources (and how the elemental source of that energy is acquired) and transmission of energy to residents can be winterized regardless of what they are (wind, gas, etc.). So the point isn't whether wind or gas is better. > that goes back to how we desperately need energy storage and demand response. Don't disagree (because this would create a much larger buffer), however if you have fully winterized energy production and transmission, then this point is moot.