Winter Storm Uri in 2021 killed 246+ Texans and caused $200B in damage.
Texas leads the nation in wind energy and is rapidly expanding solar.
Texas's grid stands alone.
Low-income households, seniors, and outdoor workers bear the greatest burden.
Experts call for: (1) Battery storage expansion 40 GW target by 2030; (2) Demand response programs.
Texas's Grid Is America's Warning
Extreme weather events are intensifying across the US. What happens in Texas doesn't stay in Texas.
10th Consecutive Record-Hot Year
2026 marks the 10th consecutive year of record-breaking global temperatures, with the annual average 1.47°C above the pre-industrial baseline.
3,500+ Americans Die Annually
Heat is the deadliest weather hazard in the US, killing 3,500+ people each year.
Cities 5°C Hotter Than Countryside
Urban heat islands created by concrete, asphalt, and buildings.