Over the past two weeks, Texas has seen a nightmarish crisis unfold as a polar vortex-induced cold snap exposed the weaknesses in the state's independent power grid.
In addition to leaving millions without power and what The New York Times described as millions without safe water due to burst pipes and disabled water treatment plants, USA today reported, that the frigid temperatures have resulted in 70 deaths nationwide, with most of them being in the Lone Star State.
But while it may appear that Texas is due for a thaw as the week progresses, stunned energy company customers are now realizing that this doesn't mean their nightmare is over.