Texas Weather: State should pay soaring power bills, says Houston Mayor
Houston: The Mayor of Houston has called for the state of Texas to pay the huge electricity bills racked up by residents in last week’s freezing weather.
Moreover, some residents have reported bills in excess of $16,000 (£11,500) for a few days of usage. Temperatures plummeted to 30-year lows, hitting (-18C).
On the other hand, much of Texas, which normally enjoys milder winter weather, was covered in snow. The unusually cold weather across several southern US states claimed at least 70 lives. Furthermore, Texas is taking back from the freezing temperatures, but many locals still have to boil water due to fears of infection caused by low mains pressure.
However, millions of Texans suffered power outages. Electricity supplies have largely been restore in the state. But just under 30,000 customers were still without power on Sunday afternoon, according to Poweroutage.us. Â
On the other hand, Texas has a deregulated energy market allowing consumers to choose between a number of suppliers. Most are on fixed-rate payment plans, but as temperatures decrease many on variable-rate tax are facing take-off costs. The Electric accuracy Council of Texas, which oversees the power system for most of the state and it is accusing of not being prepared for the shortages.
Laking of Reduction
Dallas resident and US Army veteran Scott Willoughby told the New York Times. That he faces a $16,000 bill that had to abolish his savings. On the other hand, the mayor of the country’s fourth-largest city suggested. The system was not up to the challenges of storms produced by climate change.
Moreover, President Joe Biden declared a major disaster in Texas on Saturday. Clearing the way for more federal funds to spend on relief efforts. Individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.
