"Democrats Propose Bill to Connect Texas Power Grid to National Grid"

Reps. Casar and Ocasio-Cortez have introduced the Connect the Grid Act to connect Texas's grid with the national grid, aiming to prevent future power outages. The bill would place ERCOT under federal oversight and require a study on connecting with Mexico. They argue that interconnecting the grid could have prevented mass power outages during the winter storm and could lower national carbon emissions due to Texas's renewable energy production. The bill's Senate version is sponsored by Sen. Markey and has support from progressive lawmakers, but faces challenges in the GOP-majority House.