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Frozen Wind Farms Are Just a Small Piece of Texas’s Power Woes

4 pointsby spchampion2over 4 years ago

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maerF0x0over 4 years ago
I hope once this crisis is dealt with texans (and others) can have a hard look at their preparedness for edge cases.<p>Retrofit with very good insulation would help in this case plus in the heat of summer (save on AC costs). Add a TSLA powerwall or other energy store and each home could be reasonably safe for a few days of rationed usage.<p>Much like the issues with supplies to deal with a pandemic, this is a relatable case of lack of preparedness for an inevitable event.