Baldick: ERCOT and the historic failure of electric generators

“Before our state’s recent experience with rolling blackouts, little public attention was paid to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas. But with an unprecedented number of people losing power Feb. 2, this nonprofit company charged with monitoring, operating and controlling the state’s electricity grid has found itself the subject of glaring attention from public and politicians alike. We are all asking: Did ERCOT prepare responsibly and do its job during the electricity crisis?”