Chris Mines is joined by Geoff Roberts, chairman of the ASCE’s Beyond Storms Infrastructure Network Resilience Task Committee. Geoff provides an extensive overview of the stressors the Texas grid faced and provides thorough observations on how the power system can be improved. Afterward, Chris and Geoff discuss looming challenges and potential solutions to increase system reliability during future severe events and much more! Some of the topics covered in the course are: - An explanation of how the Texas grid operates - ERCOT’s role as a marketplace - Previous warning signs - Network independence issues - Capacity limits and a breakdown of the storm - Future recommendations