While Texas has passed legislation to strengthen the state’s electricity grid after a devastating winter storm last February, some in the energy sector worry that the state might not be ready if a similar storm strikes this winter. Jason Modglin, president of the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers, said positive steps have been taken by the Texas legislature and state regulators, but the process takes time. “We still remain concerned,” said Modglin. “There’s zero guarantee the actions will keep the power on if we get a big freeze.” The Public Utility Commission (PUC) of Texas and Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) outlined new actions on Dec. 7 to shore up the grid with a focus on natural gas. PUC, whose board is appointed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, has jurisdiction over ERCOT, which manages Texas’ independent electricity grid. The action comes in wake of Winter Storm Uri, which swept …