I don't know that this event is a great example for your argument.
An entirely different energy market model (MISO/Entergy) was also heavily impacted. The Woodlands, Conroe, et. al. are on a completely different grid. I don't get to pick a "retail electricity provider" and I live 20 minutes from people who can. Doesn't seem to matter.
All markets hit by Beryl are approximately the same degree of screwed, regardless of any specific underlying ideologies.
An entirely different energy market model (MISO/Entergy) was also heavily impacted. The Woodlands, Conroe, et. al. are on a completely different grid. I don't get to pick a "retail electricity provider" and I live 20 minutes from people who can. Doesn't seem to matter.
All markets hit by Beryl are approximately the same degree of screwed, regardless of any specific underlying ideologies.