WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey issued the following press release:
Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), and Representatives Greg Casar (TX-35) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) led 14 other members of Congress in reintroducing the Connect the Grid Act, which would require the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to connect to the nation's major electric grids. By connecting the ERCOT grid, all Texans and Americans would have more reliable electricity, saving lives in future natural disasters. The U.S. would also be better-able to reach its climate goals with Texas's clean energy production.
"Year after year, families are left with power disruptions and skyrocketing bills from extreme weather disasters. By creating...