Taking the Texas Grid from Good to Great
Strengthening Reliability Through Scalable Microgrid Solutions
As Texas evaluates microgrids and public-private partnerships, the Texas Reliability Coalition is advancing proven solutions to improve ERCOT grid reliability, reduce outages, and protect critical infrastructure statewide.
Texas Grid Reliability Is Under Active Review
On May 6, 2026, the Texas House Committee on State Affairs will evaluate microgrids, distributed energy resources, and public-private partnerships as part of a statewide effort to improve grid reliability.
This review will directly influence how reliability solutions are deployed, how infrastructure investment is structured, and how quickly communities can implement protection against future outages.
This is a critical opportunity to accelerate proven solutions across Texas.
Why Now?
Because the ERCOT grid continues to face increasing pressure from:
- Rapid population and industrial growth
- Rising energy demand from large-load facilities
- Extreme weather events impacting system stability
- Limited localized backup power for critical infrastructure
These challenges impact public safety, infrastructure reliability, and economic performance across Texas.
Proven Solutions Are Available Today
Utility-scale microgrids and distributed energy resources provide scalable, reliable solutions to strengthen the Texas grid.
These systems:
- Deliver power directly to critical infrastructure
- Operate independently during outages
- Integrate with existing ERCOT systems
- Improve resilience during extreme weather and peak demand
With the policy framework already in place, the priority is execution and deployment.
Help Push From Policy to Implementation
Texas does not lack solutions — it requires accelerated deployment.
The next phase of grid reliability depends on:
- Expanding microgrid deployment
- Enabling scalable public-private partnerships
- Improving regulatory clarity for infrastructure investment
The focus must shift from discussion to execution.
The current legislative review creates an opportunity to expand deployment, improve affordability, and enable broader use of public-private partnerships to strengthen infrastructure across the state.