Texas Leads Nation in Weather-Related Outages

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Texas' growing economy and population demand more power. Investing in carbon capture technology can strengthen our grid and provide reliable energy, even during extreme weather conditions.

Texas Leads Nation in Weather-Related Outages

The Dallas Express, Jul. 26, 2024

As parts of the state recover from Hurricane Beryl’s impact, recent data shows that Texas remains at the forefront in terms of weather-related power outages across the country.

A study by Climate Central released earlier this year shows just how vulnerable Texas truly is during severe weather events. It revealed that the state experienced 210 weather-related power outages from 2000 to 2023.

This number easily beats out any other state in the country.

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