Gov. Abbott asked the attorney general and the head of the state agency that regulates oil and gas drilling to investigate Atmos Energy for a failure to prepare for the frigid temperatures that slammed the state last week. | via texastribune
“Gas line pressure is insufficient for most furnace heaters and as a result, not functioning,” a viewer of KXAN Austin wrote to the station. “So while gas is on for stoves, it won’t work for pressure sensitive furnace heaters. No idea on actual wait times but was on hold for over 70 minutes on the emergency line for ATMOS with no response.”
“Leading up to, and during the winter event, State of Texas agencies worked around the clock to mobilize resources and assist utilities in any way possible,” Abbott wrote in a letter to Railroad Commission Chair. “At no time did Atmos Energy request assistance. Atmos’ conduct is unacceptable and concrete action must be taken ... to ensure it is not repeated the next time that winter weather engulfs our state.
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