Having frequent blackouts, our first was when it was -4F outside. The blackouts are generally 30 minutes, but sometimes 45 or 60. Duration of up time is also a variable. These kind of frequent, unplanned shutdowns have to be hard on my HVAC equipment. Many times, I am losing more indoor temperature during the outage than I get can back during the uptime.
Wind and solar are the number one issues. Second is poor winter preparations in the electrical system. This situation did not have to happen. Completely avoidable. No one should be so stupid as to let wind and solar provide 1% of power, let alone 20-25% like in Texas. That fault is Government.
If this had been a one day event, with things back to normal in 2-3 days, it would not have the repercussions it’s going to.
Over a week of sub freezing temperatures, rolling blackouts, no water, no food, etc.
This will likely wake a few people up.
Are houses in TX insulated?
I understand that most houses down south aren’t because they get so little cold weather, but insulation also keeps the heat out and would reduce AC costs.
There is a benefit to insulating even in warm climates. Provided you have AC.