Abbott, Patrick Sound Alarm on Future Power Grid Stability
- Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick are raising urgent concerns about the future stability of Texas’ power grid. Brandon Waltens has the details.
- A joint statement released yesterday follows recent testimony from ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas, who warned that Texas might need 150,000 megawatts of power to support its grid by 2030—just six years away.
- As a point of reference, Texas currently has around 85,000 megawatts of power available. It is generated by a mix of reliable producers (like natural gas, coal, and nuclear) and unreliable sources (such as wind and solar).
- The potential shortfall has prompted Abbott and Patrick to call for an immediate review of all policies related to the grid.
Texas Leaders Sound Alarm on Future Power Grid Stability
