Texas's electricity grid faces growing strain due to backlog of energy projects seeking interconnection
The Texas electricity grid is facing a significant challenge as its backlog of energy projects seeking interconnection has skyrocketed from 99 gigawatts nine months ago to 225 gigawatts, highlighting a growing strain on the grid's capacity. In an effort to address these concerns, the Public Utility Commission and Electric Reliability Council of Texas are working to streamline the interconnection process and consider regulations to mitigate potential delays, while also launching an ambitious transmission expansion plan aimed at establishing a statewide high-voltage network.
