This report examines the details of the Texas electric market and its transition to competition. It finds that customers of all types have found attractively priced power in the new retail markets, and the Texas transition to competition has been the nation’s most successful.
Energy & Environment
Fool Me Twice: Why the Texas Grid is Still Vulnerable to Winter Storms | Part 1: The Evolution of the Texas Grid
Part 1: The Evolution of the Texas Grid since Winter Storm Uri in 2021 As the five-year anniversary of Winter Storm Uri approaches, this analysis by Dr. Brent Bennett examines whether the ERCOT grid is truly prepared for the next major winter storm. Despite widespread perception that the grid has become more resilient, the data...
December 9, 2025