Texas Faces Persistent Power Outages Amid Severe Weather

Frequent storms expose vulnerabilities in the state's electric grid, impacting businesses and residents alike.

Hurricane Beryl left over 2.6 million Texas customers without power, highlighting grid weaknesses.
Houston businesses, including restaurants, struggle with prolonged closures and financial losses.
Experts indicate that Texas leads the nation in weather-related power outages from 2000 to 2023.
Efforts to strengthen the grid are underway, but costs will likely be passed to consumers.
Utility companies consider various strategies to improve resilience, from better materials to underground lines.