Wasted Energy?

Following the catastrophic power failure in February, Texans heard all sorts of promises from lawmakers and other state leaders.  They’ll fix this mess, they told us, so it never happens again.  Another legislative session has nearly come and gone, and lawmakers have yet to pass any energy reform bills (anybody remember 2011?).  Lawmakers are close.  But can they get anything across the finish line during the final week of the session?  The consumer rights advocacy group Public Citizen tells the Jasons that even if lawmakers pass the legislation, it falls far short of what’s needed to protect Texans from the next big storm.  And the CEO of Texas’ largest generator of energy says lawmakers better act or the state’s economy will pay the price.   In this episode of Y’all-itics, he explains why inaction could freeze business expansion in Texas.

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Guests:

Curtis “Curt” Morgan, Vistra Corp. CEO

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Adrian Shelley, Public Citizen

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