Texas public utility commission approves new weatherization rules for power generators

By Texas Standard

Published October 22, 2021 at 7:14 AM CDT

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An Austin Energy electrical station in June.

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Many of the rules stem from the 2011 freeze that caused widespread power outages. The 2021 freeze and subsequent outages killed hundreds.