FTA: In his statement, McGowen said the rolling blackouts were the result of “an extreme set of circumstances that were collectively unforeseen by any of the power suppliers or local power companies in our considerable preparation for this arctic blast.”

Them saying it doesn't mean it's true.

This isn't the first time we've had bad winter weather, but this is the first time we've had what appears to be a coordinated effort to restrict electricity usage. In other words, I don't think these rolling blackouts in various areas are all due to the weather.