This report was authored by Bruce Rising and 13 others and published by Siemens Energy, Inc. in January 2022. System failures in the regional management of electricity generation and distribution that led to massive power disruptions in Texas in February 2021 are analyzed.  Cold weather is noted as a greater threat to supplies than hot weather.  Suggestions for improvement include coordinating wind power with gas turbines, increasing gas storage, and preparing equipment for operation in cold weather. Improvements are recommended for each part of the electric grid starting with generation. Recommendations for the Texas grid to interconnect with other multi-state grids on a limited basis are included.

Keywords: Climate Change, Energy Efficiency/Management, Natural Gas, Smart Grid, Utilities