Introduction As subfreezing winds again bear down on Texas in January of 2026, the rhetoric from utility executives and grid operators is one of confident reluctance. Officials assert that extensive weatherization upgrades and a new fleet of grid-scale battery storage make a repeat of the 2021 energy grid collapse unlikely. [1] Yet for those who remember the tragic scenes—families freezing in their own homes, skyrocketing electricity bills ruining lives, over 200 deaths—official assurances ring hollow. They highlight not a newfound security but the enduring fragility of centralized systems. The ultimate lesson from that modern trial is not merely about winterizing pipes, but…

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