Why does Texas have its own power grid? ERCOT's independence explained

Why is Texas called the Lone Star State? Here is another answer! 😊

"Texas is the lone state in the contiguous United States with its own power grid. Embracing the go-it-alone spirit of the Lone Star flag, Texas power companies chose to keep their operations within the state’s borders largely to avoid federal regulation.  ..."

Why does Texas have its own power grid? ERCOT's independence explained

In the United States, there are three main grid systems: the Western Interconnection west of the Rocky Mountains, the Eastern Interconnection east of the Rockies and the Texas Interconnection run by ERCOT.