Texas power grid almost reached capacity yesterday due to heat !

[oldag]

We're all gonna die.

Naw. Just in August we might wish we were gone...

 

[oldag]

Texas Power Supply problems originate with federal rules providing renewable credits. Hard to build dispatchable thermal generators when then unreliable green power gets subsidized. EPA's interpretation of Emissions rules increases those challenges. Expensive and Unreliable power is a creation of green environmentalists.

A great deal of truth here. This is the biggest cause of the problems.

 

[Steve In Texas]

A great deal of truth here. This is the biggest cause of the problems.

I bought, sold, and moved power for years. Once more people's lights actually go out more, maybe we find the gumption to tell the greenies to exit stage left.

 

[seeker_two]

We're all gonna die.

You first.....

 

[Bad Hombre]

And exactly how is Abbott supposed to force companies to build thermal plants in Texas? Especially when the taxpayer funded subsidies help wind/solar and render thermal plants financially unfeasible?

Well what good is he as governor if he can't even do something to make that happen? He hasn't done crap on it.

 

[Gordo]

I bought, sold, and moved power for years. Once more people's lights actually go out more, maybe we find the gumption to tell the greenies to exit stage left.

Here in N.E.San Antonio, we loose power just about every time we get rain.
I think they are using masking tape to connect the wires.

 

[oldag]

Well what good is he as governor if he can't even do something to make that happen? He hasn't done crap on it.

Seems to be a lack of serious lack of understanding here.

 

[EZ-E]

We just need more electric cars.... that will solve the problem.

 

[Bad Hombre]

Seems to be a lack of serious lack of understanding here.

Well, I'm very sorry you are not capable of understanding it then.

 

[Tnhawk]

Have you decided to run for office so you make everything perfect?
How long have you been in Texas?

You and Beto need to leave Texas and get to CA as fast as you can.

PS -don't forget your pink crocs.

 

[Bad Hombre]

Abbott should be working with energy providers and the legislature to come up with a plan to solve this problem long term. If no new power can be developed then the legislature should pass laws that restrict the construction of new buildings that will require additional energy to power, heat and cool.

Every day I see huge new commercial buildings and massive apartment complex that are under construction and those all will increase energy demand. There should be no permits issued for these things until the energy problem is solved.

 

[DaBull]

Abbott should be working with energy providers and the legislature to come up with a plan to solve this problem long term. If no new power can be developed then the legislature should pass laws that restrict the construction of new buildings that will require additional energy to power, heat and cool.

Every day I see huge new commercial buildings and massive apartment complex that are under construction and those all will increase energy demand. There should be no permits issued for these things until the energy problem is solved.

Abbott should use CA as a model. They never have power problems.

 

[Eastexasrick]

Well what good is he as governor if he can't even do something to make that happen? He hasn't done crap on it.

Read very slowly.
There is a 1.2 GW plant under construction. ERCOT is taking bids for 3.0 GW more. Please exit stage left.

 

[DaBull]

Abbott is also closing the border to illegal immigrants. This reduces power demand for TX and, arguably, the US.

 

[Bad Hombre]

Read very slowly.
There is a 1.2 GW plant under construction. ERCOT is taking bids for 3.0 GW more. Please exit stage left.

That won't even replace the amount that will be obsoleted by the time that plant is ready to go on-line.

 

[MountainGirl]

We're all gonna die.

Just in time.
Heard the first cicadas today.

 

[Eastexasrick]

That won't even replace the amount that will be obsoleted by the time that plant is ready to go on-line.

Wrong brain-child.

 

[popsgarland]

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That won't even replace the amount that will be obsoleted by the time that plant is ready to go on-line.

Not sure if you know this or not, but from the way to talk, it's not.

there is a new piece of equipment on the market that will and can, supplement your electrical needs for you to stay comfortable. I know several people, me included, that have this piece of equipment. You should check it. It's called a GENERATOR.

 

[Tblack89]

 

[Younggun]

Abbott should be working with energy providers and the legislature to come up with a plan to solve this problem long term.

So more tax dollars to private companies.

Every day I see huge new commercial buildings and massive apartment complex that are under construction and those all will increase energy demand. There should be no permits issued for these things until the energy problem is solved.

Ah yes, stagnate the economy and drive up housing costs even further. Excellent plan. Should fix us right up.