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48-Hour Resilience: What It Really Takes to Keep Critical Infrastructure Running 

In resilience planning, “backup power” is often discussed in broad terms. But for critical infrastructure, the standard is far more specific:  Can operations continue for at least 48 hours without grid support?  In Texas, that question is no longer theoretical. It reflects the reality of extended outages and the conditions communities increasingly face.  48-hour resilience is not a feature—it’s a designed […]

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Why Protecting One Building Is Not Enough: The Case for Community Resilience 

For decades, resilience strategies have been built around individual facilities:  These efforts are necessary—but they are no longer sufficient.   Recent events have made one issue clear: protecting a single asset does not protect the community around it.  Where the Current Model Falls Short  Across Texas, resilience investments have often been made at the site level. As

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Power Outages to Boil Water Notices: Why Energy Reliability Is a Public Health Issue

Power outages are often viewed as an inconvenience—but for water systems serving growing communities, they can quickly escalate into public health emergencies. For Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs), city operators and critical facilities heads, maintaining power is directly tied to maintaining safe, reliable water service—and managing risk before disruptions occur.  When Power Fails, Water Systems Follow 

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Do Microgrids Compete with the Grid? Clarifying a Common Misconception   

As cities, critical infrastructure (Hospitals, Fire stations, Police stations) and utility districts explore resilience solutions, one question comes up repeatedly:  Do microgrids weaken the grid—or support it?   The short answer: properly designed systems support grid stability rather than compete with it.   Where the Confusion Comes From   There is a persistent perception that localized energy systems:  This misunderstanding has slowed decision-making among

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From Policy Discussion to Emerging Direction 

On May 6, 2026, the Texas House Committee on State Affairs held a hearing focused on distributed energy resources (DERs) and microgrids, bringing together policymakers, and industry stakeholders.  While the hearing did not establish formal policy decisions, it provided valuable insight into how stakeholders are thinking about the future of the grid in Texas.  Several directional themes emerged that may be relevant to MUDs,

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