{"id":53170,"date":"2021-02-19T15:34:53","date_gmt":"2021-02-19T19:34:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stateofthenation.co\/?p=53170"},"modified":"2021-02-19T15:34:53","modified_gmt":"2021-02-19T19:34:53","slug":"all-sources-of-power-in-texas-have-been-compromised","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stateofthenation.co\/?p=53170","title":{"rendered":"“All Sources Of Power In Texas Have Been Compromised”"},"content":{"rendered":"

Gov. Abbott: All Sources Of Power In Texas Have Been Compromised<\/h1>\n

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Snow covers the ground in Waco, Texas as severe winter weather conditions over the last few days has forced road closures and power outages over the state on February 17, 2021. (Photo by MATTHEW BUSCH\/AFP via Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

OAN Newsroom<\/p>\n

Texas officials gave an update on the ongoing power outages amid a historic winter storm. On Wednesday, Gov. Greg Abbott (R-Texas) said all sources of his state\u2019s power were compromised by the freezing temperatures.<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery source of power in the state of Texas has been compromised, whether it be renewable power, such as wind or solar,\u201d Abbott stated. \u201cAccess to coal-generated power [and] access to gas generated power also have been compromised, whether it be with regard to systems freezing up or equipment failures.\u201d<\/p>\n

This came as extreme weather swept through parts of the U.S., leaving more than two dozen people dead and millions without power. Abbott noted the Lone Star State is still uncertain where power will be restored and when.<\/p>\n

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Residents help a pickup driver get out of ice on the road in Round Rock, Texas, on February 17, 2021, after a winter storm.\u00a0 (Photo by SUZANNE CORDEIRO\/AFP via Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u201cDecisions about power outages are made by either city own utilities or co-op own utilities,\u201d Abbott added. \u201cAnd it would not be any state-based entity that makes those decisions except power outages by investor-owned utilities.\u201d<\/p>\n

Texas\u2019 power grid, managed by the non-profit organization the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, was hit hard by the storms. The state\u2019s power grid is largely isolated from other major grids, which makes it difficult to import more power when there are deficits.<\/p>\n

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This is a look inside one\u00a0#Texas<\/a>\u00a0home. It\u2019s hard to see this and not feel some sort of way. No one should have to endure these unsafe conditions. Please visit\u00a0@SpectrumNews1TX<\/a>\u00a0for warming center, food, and other resources.\u00a0#TexasBlackout<\/a>\u00a0#TexasFreeze<\/a>\u00a0#txwx<\/a>\u00a0pic.twitter.com\/p7DGbKCNcW<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Dr. Nicole Cross (@DrNicoleCross)\u00a0February 18, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The ER-COT has been accused of failing to take proper precautions in the case of major freezing weather events. Abbott said he wants a state investigation to be launched into the organization\u2019s safety precautions and he will be pushing for stricter regulations moving forward.<\/p>\n