State study reveals Texas power grid among least reliable in US—
DALLAS (KDAF) — A study by electricity provider Payless Power revealed that Texas ranks among the least reliable states for power outages. The state places 44th nationwide, with residents experiencing some of the longest outage times and the lowest trust in utilities in the U.S.
Texans lose an average of 717 minutes of power per year and 60% report decreased confidence in utility services after outages.
Power outages are an increasingly common reality across the U.S., driven by extreme weather, rising demand and aging infrastructure. These disruptions are becoming recurring events for many households, often lasting for hours or days and are eroding public confidence in grid reliability.
To assess Americans’ preparedness for future disruptions, Payless Power analyzed federal outage data from all 50 states and surveyed more than 1,000 Americans about their experiences and readiness.
Texas ranks 44th nationwide for power outage reliability, indicating it is among the 10 least reliable states.
Residents of Texas face some of the longest outage times across the country, losing an average of 717 minutes of power per year, which is the seventh highest average nationally.
Trust in utility providers is notably low in Texas, with 60% of residents reporting a decrease in confidence following outages, representing the highest rate in the nation.
Outages are frequent in the state; 43% of Texans reported experiencing three or more major outages in the past five years, the fourth highest rate nationwide.
Despite these challenges, preparedness levels are only moderate. 63% of Texans report having backup power, placing the state 14th overall in preparedness.
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