Texas has experienced a significant number of power outages in recent years, with 210 weather-related outages from 2000 to 2023, making it the state with the most power outages in the country. The massive network of equipment that moves electricity across the state is unprepared for the severe weather expected in the coming years, experts say. Making the system more resilient will require utilities to invest money to strengthen it over time, and customers can expect higher bills as a result. The costs to make the system more resilient will likely be passed on to Texans, including the costs to repair damage to utility companies’ infrastructure in the immediate aftermath of an extreme weather event.
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