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Texas investor-owned utilities cut power at 3 times the rate of co-ops and public utilities. Here's why.
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· August 18, 2026
· 1 min read
Power outages have been more frequent for some utility customers. Investor-owned utilities in Texas have cut power at a rate three times that of co-ops and public utilities. The disparity in power…
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Key takeaway Investor-owned utilities in Texas have cut power at a rate three times that of co-ops and public utilities.
Power outages have been more frequent for some utility customers. Investor-owned utilities in Texas have cut power at a rate three times that of co-ops and public utilities. The disparity in power outage rates is notable, with investor-owned utilities having a significantly higher rate of power cuts.
Further information on this issue is available, providing insight into the reasons behind the difference in power outage rates between these types of utilities.
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Published: August 18, 2026 ·
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