What was the impact of the 2021 Texas power crisis?

The 2021 Texas power crisis, also known as the Texas power outage, was a major energy crisis that occurred in the state of Texas, United States, from February 13–19, 2021. During this time, millions of Texans were left without power and heat for days during a winter storm, Winter Storm Uri. The crisis had a significant impact on the people of Texas and the state's infrastructure, and it highlighted several issues with the state's energy grid.

One of the major impacts of the crisis was the loss of life. At least 151 people died as a result of the storm and the subsequent power outages. Additionally, there was a significant impact on the economy, with damages estimated to be in the billions of dollars. Many businesses were forced to shut down due to the power outages and many Texans lost wages or their jobs.

The crisis also brought attention to issues with the Texas energy grid. The state's energy grid is largely isolated from the rest of the country and relies heavily on natural gas for energy production. During the crisis, many natural gas power plants were unable to operate due to frozen equipment and natural gas shortages. The state's reliance on natural gas for energy production also highlighted the need for increased investment in renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power.