Texans are turning to solar and batteries to protect their homes against power outages

This op-ed is part of a series published by The Dallas Morning News Opinion section to explore ideas and policies for strengthening electric reliability. Find the full series here: Keeping the Lights On.The catastrophic winter storm that Texas experienced in February 2021 is top of mind as Texas faces another freeze.Unfortunately, Texas is still at risk of blackouts this winter. Last year’s storm revealed weaknesses in our power grid and brought our energy system’s challenges front and center — especially for residents who never before worried about cold snaps or keeping the lights on.My business partner and I have a combined 20 years of experience working in the solar industry, and since that storm I have noticed a significant shift in tone during my conversations with customers.Customers have always been interested in increasing their home value, and having access to more…

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