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Millions of Texans were without heat and electricity Monday as snow, ice and frigid temperatures caused a catastrophic failure of the state\u2019s power grid.<\/p>\n

The Texas power grid, powered largely by wind and natural gas, is relatively well equipped to handle the state\u2019s hot and humid summers when demand for power soars. But unlike blistering summers, the severe winter weather delivered a crippling blow to power production, cutting supplies as the falling temperatures increased demand. Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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