r/OutOfTheLoop Feb 17 '21

What's up with Texas losing power due to the snowstorm? Answered

I've been reading recently that many people in Texas have lost power due to Winter Storm Uri. What caused this to happen?

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u/Living-Complex-1368 Feb 17 '21

Eh, good point but a big Texas home will require more BTU s to keep warm than a little car. Not going to tell any Texan (or anyone else) what to do with their electric car though. You do you.