What's the Texas Electric Grid and Why Does it Matter?

Knowledge is power - especially when it comes to understanding how the Texas electric grid works and how it affects your daily life. This page offers educational resources to help you learn more about the grid’s challenges, the solutions we’re advocating for, and how you can take action to help build a stronger, cleaner energy future.

The Texas grid, run by ERCOT (Electric Reliability Council of Texas), is unique - it operates independently from the rest of the U.S. grid. This gives Texas flexibility but also leaves the state vulnerable to extreme weather events and demand surges.

Energy policies shape everything from electric bills to how long your lights stay on during storms. Understanding these systems helps you advocate for solutions that benefit Texans, not just energy corporations.