The Inner Workings of the New Electric Grid

Energy powers just about everything Americans do. From using a smartphone to working in an office to cooking dinner, nearly every activity requires electricity or some other form of energy.

Texas Area H-E-B and Walmart Stores Are Installing Microgrids for Power Outages

Many Texas residents love the state’s largely temperate climate, but the region isn’t without weather-related issues like hurricanes and cold snaps that impact the power supply. According to one study by Climate Central, Texas has seen more power outages due to weather conditions in the last 23 years than any other state in the nation.

In Dystopian Weather, H-E-B Is Keeping Its Lights on in Creative Ways

On average, Houston enjoys over 200 sunny days each year, with annual temperatures fluctuating between highs of around 60 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter and the low 90s in the summer. While the mild climate is a major draw for Texas residents and visitors alike, this Gulf Coast state is no stranger to inclement weather.

Microgrids Held for More Than a Week Amid Hurricane Beryl’s Power Outages

This past summer, Houston residents came face-to-face with the failures of their existing power grid. Hurricane Beryl, a category 1 storm, left most of the city in the dark. Those reliant on the power grid lost electricity almost immediately, and even people with diesel generators quickly realized there wasn’t enough fuel.