Huh, I was going to write about what I heard about the natural gas pipelines freezing, but it turns it out they do not actually do that due to being buried at least 3 feet underground.
However, the multi-stage above ground pipes that carry oil and natural gas were compromised as well as refining stations for the natural gas due to the lack of power leading to a possible shortage of natural gas that did not happen that winter in Texas.
Learned something new.
Been considering going all electric for my future home with a heat pump as Mr Money Mustache did. Reading about the freeze in Texas and how even coal piles froze; it felt like relying on solar panels and batteries seemed safer. This will change my calculus a little.
https://www.statesman.com/story/news/politics/politifact/202...
However, the multi-stage above ground pipes that carry oil and natural gas were compromised as well as refining stations for the natural gas due to the lack of power leading to a possible shortage of natural gas that did not happen that winter in Texas.
Learned something new.
Been considering going all electric for my future home with a heat pump as Mr Money Mustache did. Reading about the freeze in Texas and how even coal piles froze; it felt like relying on solar panels and batteries seemed safer. This will change my calculus a little.
https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2021/10/05/diy-heat-pump/