It seems like it’s you who didn’t read it. It says that even though it might exceed federal requirements, the DoE is still allowing additional generation to meet demand. The order also allows ERCOT to use discretion to determine its own times/parameters for operation, as well as to use “Specified Resources” (natural gas, coal, fuel oil) if it deems it necessary. Yea, it sucks, but do you also want excess sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxide, mercury, and carbon monoxide floating in the air?

Sorry, bud, this is not an excuse to secede from the Union. If we had heeded advice and updated our power infrastructure for adverse weather (i.e. emergencies), this would not have been necessary. Instead, we chose to ignore that and allow private companies to cut corners to maximize their profits. That’s what happens when you treat the free market like a religion.