Ask 2: What is specifically meant by the โwinterizationโ of our electric grid?
As part of our Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. Question: What is specifically meant by the โwinterizationโ of our electric grid? Greg Abbott called for the winterization of the stateโs power grid, he meant that infrastructure needs to be equipped to withstand extreme weather. According to the Texas Tribune, this specifically means upgrading or retrofitting natural gas, wind, coal or nuclear energy sources to be prepared for future events similar to Winter Storm Uri. Some ideas that experts suggest are prioritizing efforts to prevent frozen wellheads, retrofitting the blades of wind turbines with special coatings and heating elements and retrofitting existing natural gas wells.