The constitutional amendment, which is almost certain to pass, seeks to solve the crisis facing the electric grid in Texas, where a 2021 winter freeze killed 246 people and caused millions to lose power. But not everyone agrees it’s the right solution.
Backers of the proposal, including Republican lawmakers and the fossil fuel industry, say more gas plants are needed to prevent widespread blackouts in the event of another severe storm. Opponents, including environmentalists and energy experts, say subsidizing gas plants would do little to solve the state’s electricity reliability woes while worsening another crisis: climate change.
Despite the fact that it was primarily gas plants that failed in the freeze? Texas voters really enjoy that kool-aid I guess.
Texans are some of the most delusional people on the planet.
Our government is a puppet to the fossil fuel industry. Please point the blame at them.
[…] the loans and grants would be reserved for projects that are “dispatchable,” […]
The measure also specifies that giant batteries are not eligible for the loans and grants, even though they are dispatchable […]
Fun.
