What Really Happened During the Texas Power Grid Outage of 2021?

I watched this either Friday or Monday in class

• Yes

• No

What was the main cause of the Texas Power Grid Outage in 2021?

• A statewide blackout for maintenance

• A large-scale equipment theft

• A cyber-attack on infrastructure

• A major winter storm

What was ERCOT's role during the Texas Power Grid Outage?

• Broadcasting weather updates

• Managing the entire electricity system

• Providing emergency housing

• Distributing free electric heaters

What was a critical minimum threshold that needed to be maintained for grid stability mentioned in the text?

• 66,000 MW

• 70,000 MW

• 42 degrees Fahrenheit

• 59.4 hertz

How did the Texas Power Grid try to manage the supply and demand of electricity?

• Mandatory electricity rationing for all citizens

• Using battery storage systems

• Importing electricity from Canada

• By disconnecting customers to reduce demand

What was the consequence of the AC frequency deviating too much?

• A decrease in internet speed

• Temporary switch to solar power only

• Automatic increase in electricity prices

• Generators and equipment could tear themselves apart

What was the primary source of power in Texas's energy portfolio?

• Natural gas

• Solar power

• Wind turbines

• Nuclear power

What did ERCOT do a week before the storm hit?

• Issued public communications about high electrical demands

• Evacuated the state

• Shut down all power plants for safety

• Increased electricity prices preemptively

What made natural gas wells and pipelines particularly vulnerable during the storm?

• Lack of security

• Overuse by residents

• Cold temperatures

• Cyber-attacks

What was the impact of the storm on Texas's power generation capacity?

• Nearly half of its total capacity was gone

• No significant impact

• Increased capacity due to high winds

• Doubled the capacity to meet demand