Weatherization and the Future Resilience of Power Generation in Texas
In response to the catastrophic Winter Storm Uri in February 2021, the Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 3, mandating weatherization requirements for power generation, natural gas, and transmission facilities. This legislation set specific standards and timelines for compliance, prompting ERCOT and these facilities to undergo major weatherization initiatives to safeguard the grid.
The new weatherization law requires power generation and transmission facilities to protect Weather-Critical Components and implement various measures to secure their facilities against summer and winter weather emergencies. These sweeping reforms prioritize grid reliability and resilience in the face of extreme weather events.
This panel will explore the impacts of these legislative changes, focusing on:
- The implementation of weatherization preparedness laws
- The effectiveness of emergency preparation measures
- Outcomes of these changes and their impact on grid reliability and resilience
Industry experts will discuss the results of these initiatives and provide actionable insights on preparation and planning to enhance grid reliability and resilience in Texas.
Panel Moderated by Diane Fischer