Osodecentx said:

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Osodecentx said:

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Osodecentx said:

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Osodecentx said:

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Rawhide said:

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I guess Abbott has people aiming hairdryers at the Windmills?

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I think the good news is the wind will blow this year. Of course, the windmills might freeze and be unable to move. I love natural, reliable energy--------

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Nuclear, oil, natural gas, coal.

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Natural gas froze at the wellhead and had to shut down 50% of the capacity were were expecting.
Some coal plants had their piles coal freeze and had to shut down.

Do we have any oil fired generation in Texas?

Last year we were expecting less than 10% of our needed generation from renewables and we got about 5%. If nathan hadn't shut down there would have been no rolling blackouts.

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It is easier to prepare a wellhead than it is to make wind blow or unstuck a windmill.

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and that is the Railroad Commission. Neither ERCOT noe PUC regulate natgas.

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Uhh, nobody said otherwise.

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You seem to blame renewable energy for the rolling blackouts of 2121

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It didn't help. When we needed energy most, renewables never left the sideline.

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We counted on renewables for about 10% of the energy wended; they delivered 5%. We counted on gas to deliver about 55% of the energy we needed; they delivered about 30%. We even had a nuke trip offline and coal plants whose coal froze solid and tripped offing.

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Nukes are best. Windmills and solar are basically worthless.

Amal Shuq-Up said:

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Osodecentx said:

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Amal Shuq-Up said:

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Osodecentx said:

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Amal Shuq-Up said:

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Osodecentx said:

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Amal Shuq-Up said:

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Osodecentx said:

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Amal Shuq-Up said:

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Rawhide said:

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I guess Abbott has people aiming hairdryers at the Windmills?

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I think the good news is the wind will blow this year. Of course, the windmills might freeze and be unable to move. I love natural, reliable energy--------

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Nuclear, oil, natural gas, coal.

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Natural gas froze at the wellhead and had to shut down 50% of the capacity were were expecting.
Some coal plants had their piles coal freeze and had to shut down.

Do we have any oil fired generation in Texas?

Last year we were expecting less than 10% of our needed generation from renewables and we got about 5%. If nathan hadn't shut down there would have been no rolling blackouts.

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It is easier to prepare a wellhead than it is to make wind blow or unstuck a windmill.

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and that is the Railroad Commission. Neither ERCOT noe PUC regulate natgas.

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Uhh, nobody said otherwise.

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You seem to blame renewable energy for the rolling blackouts of 2121

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It didn't help. When we needed energy most, renewables never left the sideline.

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We counted on renewables for about 10% of the energy wended; they delivered 5%. We counted on gas to deliver about 55% of the energy we needed; they delivered about 30%. We even had a nuke trip offline and coal plants whose coal froze solid and tripped offing.

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Nukes are best. Windmills and solar are basically worthless.

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Natgas, coal and nuke are 80% of our electric energy resources

Osodecentx said:

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Amal Shuq-Up said:

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Osodecentx said:

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Amal Shuq-Up said:

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Osodecentx said:

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Amal Shuq-Up said:

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Osodecentx said:

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Amal Shuq-Up said:

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Osodecentx said:

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Amal Shuq-Up said:

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Rawhide said:

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I guess Abbott has people aiming hairdryers at the Windmills?

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I think the good news is the wind will blow this year. Of course, the windmills might freeze and be unable to move. I love natural, reliable energy--------

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Nuclear, oil, natural gas, coal.

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Natural gas froze at the wellhead and had to shut down 50% of the capacity were were expecting.
Some coal plants had their piles coal freeze and had to shut down.

Do we have any oil fired generation in Texas?

Last year we were expecting less than 10% of our needed generation from renewables and we got about 5%. If nathan hadn't shut down there would have been no rolling blackouts.

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It is easier to prepare a wellhead than it is to make wind blow or unstuck a windmill.

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and that is the Railroad Commission. Neither ERCOT noe PUC regulate natgas.

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Uhh, nobody said otherwise.

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You seem to blame renewable energy for the rolling blackouts of 2121

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It didn't help. When we needed energy most, renewables never left the sideline.

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We counted on renewables for about 10% of the energy wended; they delivered 5%. We counted on gas to deliver about 55% of the energy we needed; they delivered about 30%. We even had a nuke trip offline and coal plants whose coal froze solid and tripped offing.

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Nukes are best. Windmills and solar are basically worthless.

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Natgas, coal and nuke are 80% of our electric energy resources

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Build mas nukes, nat gas, and coal

Osodecentx said:

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Amal Shuq-Up said:

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Osodecentx said:

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Amal Shuq-Up said:

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Osodecentx said:

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Amal Shuq-Up said:

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Osodecentx said:

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Amal Shuq-Up said:

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Rawhide said:

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I guess Abbott has people aiming hairdryers at the Windmills?

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I think the good news is the wind will blow this year. Of course, the windmills might freeze and be unable to move. I love natural, reliable energy--------

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Nuclear, oil, natural gas, coal.

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Natural gas froze at the wellhead and had to shut down 50% of the capacity were were expecting.
Some coal plants had their piles coal freeze and had to shut down.

Do we have any oil fired generation in Texas?

Last year we were expecting less than 10% of our needed generation from renewables and we got about 5%. If nathan hadn't shut down there would have been no rolling blackouts.

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It is easier to prepare a wellhead than it is to make wind blow or unstuck a windmill.

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and that is the Railroad Commission. Neither ERCOT noe PUC regulate natgas.

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Uhh, nobody said otherwise.

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You seem to blame renewable energy for the rolling blackouts of 2121

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It didn't help. When we needed energy most, renewables never left the sideline.

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We counted on renewables for about 10% of the energy wended; they delivered 5%. We counted on gas to deliver about 55% of the energy we needed; they delivered about 30%. We even had a nuke trip offline and coal plants whose coal froze solid and tripped offing.

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But natgas equipment is fairly easy to weatherize as proven in the northern half of the U.S. But fed policy has dis-incentivized - in some cases, penalized - that investment.

sombear said:

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Osodecentx said:

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Amal Shuq-Up said:

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Osodecentx said:

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Amal Shuq-Up said:

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Osodecentx said:

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Amal Shuq-Up said:

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Osodecentx said:

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Amal Shuq-Up said:

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Rawhide said:

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I guess Abbott has people aiming hairdryers at the Windmills?

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I think the good news is the wind will blow this year. Of course, the windmills might freeze and be unable to move. I love natural, reliable energy--------

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Nuclear, oil, natural gas, coal.

---

Natural gas froze at the wellhead and had to shut down 50% of the capacity were were expecting.
Some coal plants had their piles coal freeze and had to shut down.

Do we have any oil fired generation in Texas?

Last year we were expecting less than 10% of our needed generation from renewables and we got about 5%. If nathan hadn't shut down there would have been no rolling blackouts.

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It is easier to prepare a wellhead than it is to make wind blow or unstuck a windmill.

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and that is the Railroad Commission. Neither ERCOT noe PUC regulate natgas.

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Uhh, nobody said otherwise.

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You seem to blame renewable energy for the rolling blackouts of 2121

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It didn't help. When we needed energy most, renewables never left the sideline.

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We counted on renewables for about 10% of the energy wended; they delivered 5%. We counted on gas to deliver about 55% of the energy we needed; they delivered about 30%. We even had a nuke trip offline and coal plants whose coal froze solid and tripped offing.

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But natgas equipment is fairly easy to weatherize as proven in the northern half of the U.S. But fed policy has dis-incentivized - in some cases, penalized - that investment.

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Mostly agree, but Texas RRC regulates natgas in Texas, not feds

Amal Shuq-Up said:

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Osodecentx said:

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Amal Shuq-Up said:

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Osodecentx said:

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Amal Shuq-Up said:

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Osodecentx said:

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Amal Shuq-Up said:

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Osodecentx said:

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Amal Shuq-Up said:

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Osodecentx said:

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Amal Shuq-Up said:

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Rawhide said:

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I guess Abbott has people aiming hairdryers at the Windmills?

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I think the good news is the wind will blow this year. Of course, the windmills might freeze and be unable to move. I love natural, reliable energy--------

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Nuclear, oil, natural gas, coal.

---

Natural gas froze at the wellhead and had to shut down 50% of the capacity were were expecting.
Some coal plants had their piles coal freeze and had to shut down.

Do we have any oil fired generation in Texas?

Last year we were expecting less than 10% of our needed generation from renewables and we got about 5%. If nathan hadn't shut down there would have been no rolling blackouts.

---

It is easier to prepare a wellhead than it is to make wind blow or unstuck a windmill.

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and that is the Railroad Commission. Neither ERCOT noe PUC regulate natgas.

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Uhh, nobody said otherwise.

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You seem to blame renewable energy for the rolling blackouts of 2121

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It didn't help. When we needed energy most, renewables never left the sideline.

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We counted on renewables for about 10% of the energy wended; they delivered 5%. We counted on gas to deliver about 55% of the energy we needed; they delivered about 30%. We even had a nuke trip offline and coal plants whose coal froze solid and tripped offing.

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Nukes are best. Windmills and solar are basically worthless.

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Natgas, coal and nuke are 80% of our electric energy resources

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Build mas nukes, nat gas, and coal

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I agree

Osodecentx said:

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Amal Shuq-Up said:

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Osodecentx said:

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Amal Shuq-Up said:

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Osodecentx said:

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Amal Shuq-Up said:

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Osodecentx said:

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Amal Shuq-Up said:

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Osodecentx said:

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Amal Shuq-Up said:

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Osodecentx said:

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Amal Shuq-Up said:

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Rawhide said:

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I guess Abbott has people aiming hairdryers at the Windmills?

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I think the good news is the wind will blow this year. Of course, the windmills might freeze and be unable to move. I love natural, reliable energy--------

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Nuclear, oil, natural gas, coal.

---

Natural gas froze at the wellhead and had to shut down 50% of the capacity were were expecting.
Some coal plants had their piles coal freeze and had to shut down.

Do we have any oil fired generation in Texas?

Last year we were expecting less than 10% of our needed generation from renewables and we got about 5%. If nathan hadn't shut down there would have been no rolling blackouts.

---

It is easier to prepare a wellhead than it is to make wind blow or unstuck a windmill.

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and that is the Railroad Commission. Neither ERCOT noe PUC regulate natgas.

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Uhh, nobody said otherwise.

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You seem to blame renewable energy for the rolling blackouts of 2121

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It didn't help. When we needed energy most, renewables never left the sideline.

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We counted on renewables for about 10% of the energy wended; they delivered 5%. We counted on gas to deliver about 55% of the energy we needed; they delivered about 30%. We even had a nuke trip offline and coal plants whose coal froze solid and tripped offing.

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Nukes are best. Windmills and solar are basically worthless.

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Natgas, coal and nuke are 80% of our electric energy resources

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Build mas nukes, nat gas, and coal

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I agree

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All I am sayin' is Give Nukes a Chance.

Amal Shuq-Up said:

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Osodecentx said:

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Amal Shuq-Up said:

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Osodecentx said:

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Amal Shuq-Up said:

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Osodecentx said:

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Amal Shuq-Up said:

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Osodecentx said:

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Amal Shuq-Up said:

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Osodecentx said:

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Amal Shuq-Up said:

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Osodecentx said:

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Amal Shuq-Up said:

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Rawhide said:

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I guess Abbott has people aiming hairdryers at the Windmills?

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I think the good news is the wind will blow this year. Of course, the windmills might freeze and be unable to move. I love natural, reliable energy--------

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Nuclear, oil, natural gas, coal.

---

Natural gas froze at the wellhead and had to shut down 50% of the capacity were were expecting.
Some coal plants had their piles coal freeze and had to shut down.

Do we have any oil fired generation in Texas?

Last year we were expecting less than 10% of our needed generation from renewables and we got about 5%. If nathan hadn't shut down there would have been no rolling blackouts.

---

It is easier to prepare a wellhead than it is to make wind blow or unstuck a windmill.

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and that is the Railroad Commission. Neither ERCOT noe PUC regulate natgas.

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Uhh, nobody said otherwise.

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You seem to blame renewable energy for the rolling blackouts of 2121

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It didn't help. When we needed energy most, renewables never left the sideline.

---

We counted on renewables for about 10% of the energy wended; they delivered 5%. We counted on gas to deliver about 55% of the energy we needed; they delivered about 30%. We even had a nuke trip offline and coal plants whose coal froze solid and tripped offing.

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Nukes are best. Windmills and solar are basically worthless.

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Natgas, coal and nuke are 80% of our electric energy resources

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Build mas nukes, nat gas, and coal

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I agree

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All I am sayin' is Give Nukes a Chance.

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I still agree

Osodecentx said:

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Amal Shuq-Up said:

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Osodecentx said:

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Amal Shuq-Up said:

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Osodecentx said:

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Amal Shuq-Up said:

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Osodecentx said:

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Amal Shuq-Up said:

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Osodecentx said:

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Amal Shuq-Up said:

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Osodecentx said:

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Amal Shuq-Up said:

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Osodecentx said:

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Amal Shuq-Up said:

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Rawhide said:

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I guess Abbott has people aiming hairdryers at the Windmills?

---

I think the good news is the wind will blow this year. Of course, the windmills might freeze and be unable to move. I love natural, reliable energy--------

----


Nuclear, oil, natural gas, coal.

---

Natural gas froze at the wellhead and had to shut down 50% of the capacity were were expecting.
Some coal plants had their piles coal freeze and had to shut down.

Do we have any oil fired generation in Texas?

Last year we were expecting less than 10% of our needed generation from renewables and we got about 5%. If nathan hadn't shut down there would have been no rolling blackouts.

---

It is easier to prepare a wellhead than it is to make wind blow or unstuck a windmill.

---

and that is the Railroad Commission. Neither ERCOT noe PUC regulate natgas.

---

Uhh, nobody said otherwise.

---

You seem to blame renewable energy for the rolling blackouts of 2121

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It didn't help. When we needed energy most, renewables never left the sideline.

---

We counted on renewables for about 10% of the energy wended; they delivered 5%. We counted on gas to deliver about 55% of the energy we needed; they delivered about 30%. We even had a nuke trip offline and coal plants whose coal froze solid and tripped offing.

---

Nukes are best. Windmills and solar are basically worthless.

---

Natgas, coal and nuke are 80% of our electric energy resources

---

Build mas nukes, nat gas, and coal

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I agree

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All I am sayin' is Give Nukes a Chance.

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I still agree

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I thought you might.

Osodecentx said:

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sombear said:

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Osodecentx said:

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Amal Shuq-Up said:

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Osodecentx said:

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Amal Shuq-Up said:

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Osodecentx said:

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Amal Shuq-Up said:

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Osodecentx said:

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Amal Shuq-Up said:

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Rawhide said:

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I guess Abbott has people aiming hairdryers at the Windmills?

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I think the good news is the wind will blow this year. Of course, the windmills might freeze and be unable to move. I love natural, reliable energy--------

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Nuclear, oil, natural gas, coal.

---

Natural gas froze at the wellhead and had to shut down 50% of the capacity were were expecting.
Some coal plants had their piles coal freeze and had to shut down.

Do we have any oil fired generation in Texas?

Last year we were expecting less than 10% of our needed generation from renewables and we got about 5%. If nathan hadn't shut down there would have been no rolling blackouts.

---

It is easier to prepare a wellhead than it is to make wind blow or unstuck a windmill.

---

and that is the Railroad Commission. Neither ERCOT noe PUC regulate natgas.

---

Uhh, nobody said otherwise.

---

You seem to blame renewable energy for the rolling blackouts of 2121

---

It didn't help. When we needed energy most, renewables never left the sideline.

---

We counted on renewables for about 10% of the energy wended; they delivered 5%. We counted on gas to deliver about 55% of the energy we needed; they delivered about 30%. We even had a nuke trip offline and coal plants whose coal froze solid and tripped offing.

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But natgas equipment is fairly easy to weatherize as proven in the northern half of the U.S. But fed policy has dis-incentivized - in some cases, penalized - that investment.

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Mostly agree, but Texas RRC regulates nathan in Texas, not feds

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Correct, but fed policy directly affects private investment

So if there is enough in reserve ( someone please explain the reserve thing to me) then why are 70,000 people without power @GregAbbott_TX?

Abbott says 70K Texans out of power, but State grid will have enough reserves to power 2 million homeshttps://t.co/Lr1QB6C9MD

— Pixi Vaxxed (@Pixie1665) February 3, 2022

Canada2017 said:

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Back from Florida to find over a foot of snow in our backyard. Front yard looks like Siberia .

Heck with it .......off to the Wynn come Tuesday .

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Love the Wynn. Hadn't been in Vegas in about 5 years. Thanks for the reminder, wife and I need to head back there.

On a side note, I always rent a car. I love driving around Vegas and the outskirts. We always head up to Mt. Charleston for breakfast or lunch or dinner (at least once a trip). Beautiful drive. Of course, that's in the summer. Nice break from the bright lights of the strip

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Canada2017 said:

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Back from Florida to find over a foot of snow in our backyard. Front yard looks like Siberia .

Heck with it .......off to the Wynn come Tuesday .

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Love the Wynn. Hadn't been in Vegas in about 5 years. Thanks for the reminder, wife and I need to head back there.

On a side note, I always rent a car. I love driving around Vegas and the outskirts. We always head up to Mt. Charleston for breakfast or lunch or dinner (at least once a trip). Beautiful drive. Of course, that's in the summer. Nice break from the bright lights of the strip

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Been to Vegas almost 50 times although not near as frequently the last few years .

No more rental cars .

Now we just stay at the property and enjoy whatever is available.

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So if there is enough in reserve ( someone please explain the reserve thing to me) then why are 70,000 people without power @GregAbbott_TX?

Abbott says 70K Texans out of power, but State grid will have enough reserves to power 2 million homeshttps://t.co/Lr1QB6C9MD

— Pixi Vaxxed (@Pixie1665) February 3, 2022

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not surprised to see this asked because the people asking the questions are idiots.

A couple of major lines effected and thousands are without power very easy. Its not a production issue, its a transmissionto your house issue

Easy to have power reserves and people without power this way.

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Trees falling across power lines are the cause of any power disruptions

Osodecentx said:

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4th and Inches said:

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jupiter said:

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So if there is enough in reserve ( someone please explain the reserve thing to me) then why are 70,000 people without power @GregAbbott_TX?

Abbott says 70K Texans out of power, but State grid will have enough reserves to power 2 million homeshttps://t.co/Lr1QB6C9MD

— Pixi Vaxxed (@Pixie1665) February 3, 2022

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not surprised to see this asked because the people asking the questions are idiots.

A couple of major lines effected and thousands are without power very easy. Its not a production issue, its a transmissionto your house issue

Easy to have power reserves and people without power this way.

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Trees falling across power lines are the cause of any power disruptions

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Looks like the grid held up well in this cold snap. I think Abbott did all he could to keep power going..Election season may have had a little something to do with it, but whatever the motivation, power was flowing. One note..last Feb, the Waco airport recorded 205 straight hours below freezing..this year I think we were about 33 hours below...But again,I'm thankful we didn't see a repeat of last year...for many reasons.

Bexar Pitts said:

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Osodecentx said:

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4th and Inches said:

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jupiter said:

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So if there is enough in reserve ( someone please explain the reserve thing to me) then why are 70,000 people without power @GregAbbott_TX?

Abbott says 70K Texans out of power, but State grid will have enough reserves to power 2 million homeshttps://t.co/Lr1QB6C9MD

— Pixi Vaxxed (@Pixie1665) February 3, 2022

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not surprised to see this asked because the people asking the questions are idiots.

A couple of major lines effected and thousands are without power very easy. Its not a production issue, its a transmissionto your house issue

Easy to have power reserves and people without power this way.

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Trees falling across power lines are the cause of any power disruptions

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Looks like the grid held up well in this cold snap. I think Abbott did all he could to keep power going..Election season may have had a little something to do with it, but whatever the motivation, power was flowing. One note..last Feb, the Waco airport recorded 205 straight hours below freezing..this year I think we were about 33 hours below...But again,I'm thankful we didn't see a repeat of last year...for many reasons.

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I'm looking for more articles analyzing last year's debacle.

Why worry about the grid? Natural gas isn't fixed yet and last year's fallout will hit consumers
Texas is still mapping critical gas players in the electricity supply chain, and they'll be required to be ready for extreme weather.
Winter storm warnings may never be routine again. Not in Texas, not after last year's single-digit temperatures froze power generators and natural gas supplies, and forced much of the state to go dark.
The February 2021 storm left 4.5 million Texas customers without power, many for days, and killed at least 246 in the state.
Many gas plants failed because equipment froze and broke. Others, such as the 225 MW facility operated by Denton Municipal Electric, failed because it didn't have sufficient gas pressure for 24 hours.
"After we got gas pressure again, it took us another 24 hours before we could get back up and running," said General Manager Tony Puente.
Low natural gas supply was the second greatest cause of power outages during last year's storm, according to a November report by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, known as FERC.
Gas production in Texas declined by 70%, the report said, and outages at plants "were inextricably linked" to natural gas supply and delivery.
"We could fix all of the problems on the power plant side, but if the oil patch is not fixed, we'll still have massive problems on our system," said Doug Lewin, an Austin consultant who works on energy and climate issues.
The oil and gas industry spends hundreds of millions of dollars annually to weatherize facilities and has adopted "extensive protocols" for production, storage, distribution and transportation, said Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil and Gas Association. During last week's storm, from February 3 to February 4, production fell less than 2%, he said.
"I am confident that necessary improvements and enhancements have been made to the system," Staples told reporters in a conference call.
While low natural gas supply accounted for 27% of outages during last year's storm, frozen gas wells were not the only factor. FERC also cited problems with gas pipeline pressure and commodity and transportation contracts, and other issues.
Before the storm, the vast majority of gas generators did not have firm contracts to buy and transport gas. Generators could boost reliability by spending more on firm contracts and gas storage, rather than relying on the spot market, Staples said.
One improvement is already paying off: protecting gas operators from losing electricity if ERCOT sheds load.
During last winter's storm, nearly a quarter of the decline in natural gas production stemmed from operators losing power when ERCOT was trying to keep the grid from collapsing. Few locations had requested to be designated as critical infrastructure.
Before the storm, just 35 gas premises were classified as critical in the area served by Oncor Electric Delivery Co., the state's largest transmission company. A few weeks ago, Oncor had 1,816 gas premises designated as critical.
"We saw again that keeping power on proves to be the best winterization tool," Staples said Friday.
Regulators are mapping the state's electricity supply chain, and critical gas locations will be required to weatherize. They'll be subject to inspections and independent assessments, and the process could be in place by next winter.
Critics are skeptical about the Texas Railroad Commission enforcing the rules with appropriate vigor. They also worry about costs to consumers, both from last year's storm and improvements to reliability.
Electricity prices in Texas are generally lower than the national average. But data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show that rates in D-FW have been rising for several years and jumped ahead of the U.S. city average in December.
https://www.dallasnews.com/business/energy/2022/02/08/why-worry-about-the-grid-natural-gas-isnt-fixed-yet-and-last-years-fallout-will-hit-consumers/

Bexar Pitts said:

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Osodecentx said:

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4th and Inches said:

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jupiter said:

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So if there is enough in reserve ( someone please explain the reserve thing to me) then why are 70,000 people without power @GregAbbott_TX?

Abbott says 70K Texans out of power, but State grid will have enough reserves to power 2 million homeshttps://t.co/Lr1QB6C9MD

— Pixi Vaxxed (@Pixie1665) February 3, 2022

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not surprised to see this asked because the people asking the questions are idiots.

A couple of major lines effected and thousands are without power very easy. Its not a production issue, its a transmissionto your house issue

Easy to have power reserves and people without power this way.

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Trees falling across power lines are the cause of any power disruptions

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I think Abbott did all he could to keep power going.

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From what I've read, I doubt it. More like he's counting on the fact that last year's freeze was supposed to be a rare a event.

jupiter said:

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So if there is enough in reserve ( someone please explain the reserve thing to me) then why are 70,000 people without power @GregAbbott_TX?

Abbott says 70K Texans out of power, but State grid will have enough reserves to power 2 million homeshttps://t.co/Lr1QB6C9MD

— Pixi Vaxxed (@Pixie1665) February 3, 2022

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Was this a serious question? It is easy for a line to go down, a car to crash into a line, transfer station, knock out a transformer, etc and knock out power to a large area. When talking a storm (winter or thunderstorm) you are going to get trees that go down, ice that builds up on branches that fall on lines, cars that crash, etc and people without power.

Sam Lowry said:

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Bexar Pitts said:

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Osodecentx said:

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4th and Inches said:

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jupiter said:

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So if there is enough in reserve ( someone please explain the reserve thing to me) then why are 70,000 people without power @GregAbbott_TX?

Abbott says 70K Texans out of power, but State grid will have enough reserves to power 2 million homeshttps://t.co/Lr1QB6C9MD

— Pixi Vaxxed (@Pixie1665) February 3, 2022

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not surprised to see this asked because the people asking the questions are idiots.

A couple of major lines effected and thousands are without power very easy. Its not a production issue, its a transmissionto your house issue

Easy to have power reserves and people without power this way.

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Trees falling across power lines are the cause of any power disruptions

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I think Abbott did all he could to keep power going.

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From what I've read, I doubt it. More like he's counting on the fact that last year's freeze was supposed to be a rare a event

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Last year may have been an anomaly, but Abbott couldn't politically afford another black eye..I think Beto had the MSM ready to pounce had we seen another large power disruption..My guess is that Abbott had max pressure on all parties to keep that from happening again..could have been extremely detrimental to his re-election campaign..

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Sam Lowry said:

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Bexar Pitts said:

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Osodecentx said:

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jupiter said:

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So if there is enough in reserve ( someone please explain the reserve thing to me) then why are 70,000 people without power @GregAbbott_TX?

Abbott says 70K Texans out of power, but State grid will have enough reserves to power 2 million homeshttps://t.co/Lr1QB6C9MD

— Pixi Vaxxed (@Pixie1665) February 3, 2022

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not surprised to see this asked because the people asking the questions are idiots.

A couple of major lines effected and thousands are without power very easy. Its not a production issue, its a transmissionto your house issue

Easy to have power reserves and people without power this way.

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Trees falling across power lines are the cause of any power disruptions

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I think Abbott did all he could to keep power going.

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From what I've read, I doubt it. More like he's counting on the fact that last year's freeze was supposed to be a rare a event

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Last year may have been an anomaly, but Abbott couldn't politically afford another black eye..I think Beto had the MSM ready to pounce had we seen another large power disruption..My guess is that Abbott had max pressure on all parties to keep that from happening again..could have been extremely detrimental to his re-election campaign..

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You'd think so, but if there's one thing Texas government is known for it's kowtowing to oil and gas. A 1 percent chance of natural disaster might be less scary than a 100 percent chance of annoying your biggest donor. I understand there's a lot to be done yet.

Sam Lowry said:

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Bexar Pitts said:

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Sam Lowry said:

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Osodecentx said:

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jupiter said:

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So if there is enough in reserve ( someone please explain the reserve thing to me) then why are 70,000 people without power @GregAbbott_TX?

Abbott says 70K Texans out of power, but State grid will have enough reserves to power 2 million homeshttps://t.co/Lr1QB6C9MD

— Pixi Vaxxed (@Pixie1665) February 3, 2022

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not surprised to see this asked because the people asking the questions are idiots.

A couple of major lines effected and thousands are without power very easy. Its not a production issue, its a transmissionto your house issue

Easy to have power reserves and people without power this way.

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Trees falling across power lines are the cause of any power disruptions

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I think Abbott did all he could to keep power going.

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From what I've read, I doubt it. More like he's counting on the fact that last year's freeze was supposed to be a rare a event

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Last year may have been an anomaly, but Abbott couldn't politically afford another black eye..I think Beto had the MSM ready to pounce had we seen another large power disruption..My guess is that Abbott had max pressure on all parties to keep that from happening again..could have been extremely detrimental to his re-election campaign..

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You'd think so, but if there's one thing Texas government is known for it's kowtowing to oil and gas. A 1 percent chance of natural disaster might be less scary than a 100 percent chance of annoying your biggest donor. I understand there's a lot to be done yet.

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Sam, I think one could correctly conclude that Abbot and the Texas energy industry are practically "joined at the waist." Condidering the chance (however remote) that the alternate Party might control power in Austin, an "annoyance" is the least of their concerns. :-) Both Abbott and "Energy" needed the grid to perform well this time around..November is rapidly approaching..and the Primary is almost here...

Bexar Pitts said:

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Sam Lowry said:

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Bexar Pitts said:

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Osodecentx said:

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4th and Inches said:

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jupiter said:

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So if there is enough in reserve ( someone please explain the reserve thing to me) then why are 70,000 people without power @GregAbbott_TX?

Abbott says 70K Texans out of power, but State grid will have enough reserves to power 2 million homeshttps://t.co/Lr1QB6C9MD

— Pixi Vaxxed (@Pixie1665) February 3, 2022

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not surprised to see this asked because the people asking the questions are idiots.

A couple of major lines effected and thousands are without power very easy. Its not a production issue, its a transmissionto your house issue

Easy to have power reserves and people without power this way.

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Trees falling across power lines are the cause of any power disruptions

---

I think Abbott did all he could to keep power going.

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From what I've read, I doubt it. More like he's counting on the fact that last year's freeze was supposed to be a rare a event

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Last year may have been an anomaly, but Abbott couldn't politically afford another black eye..I think Beto had the MSM ready to pounce had we seen another large power disruption..My guess is that Abbott had max pressure on all parties to keep that from happening again..could have been extremely detrimental to his re-election campaign..

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The power grid could have failed again, and I think any chance of Beto winning would have remained slim to none. He's done himself no favors with his move to the left, and Dems across the nation are sucking wind because of Jimmy Carter 2.0. Biden has been a disaster. They'll lose congress in the midterms because of it.

In short, whatever Republican candidate runs is far better than Robert Francis O'Rourke, and a majority of voters realize that.

Mothra said:

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Bexar Pitts said:

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Sam Lowry said:

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Bexar Pitts said:

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Osodecentx said:

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4th and Inches said:

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jupiter said:

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So if there is enough in reserve ( someone please explain the reserve thing to me) then why are 70,000 people without power @GregAbbott_TX?

Abbott says 70K Texans out of power, but State grid will have enough reserves to power 2 million homeshttps://t.co/Lr1QB6C9MD

— Pixi Vaxxed (@Pixie1665) February 3, 2022

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not surprised to see this asked because the people asking the questions are idiots.

A couple of major lines effected and thousands are without power very easy. Its not a production issue, its a transmissionto your house issue

Easy to have power reserves and people without power this way.

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Trees falling across power lines are the cause of any power disruptions

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I think Abbott did all he could to keep power going.

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From what I've read, I doubt it. More like he's counting on the fact that last year's freeze was supposed to be a rare a event

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Last year may have been an anomaly, but Abbott couldn't politically afford another black eye..I think Beto had the MSM ready to pounce had we seen another large power disruption..My guess is that Abbott had max pressure on all parties to keep that from happening again..could have been extremely detrimental to his re-election campaign..

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The power grid could have failed again, and I think any chance of Beto winning would have remained slim to none. He's done himself no favors with his move to the left, and Dems across the nation are sucking wind because of Jimmy Carter 2.0. Biden has been a disaster. They'll lose congress in the midterms because of it.

In short, whatever Republican candidate runs is far better than Robert Francis O'Rourke, and a majority of voters realize that.

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If you'll notice the qualifier in my last post..."however remote"..

Bexar Pitts said:

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Mothra said:

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Bexar Pitts said:

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Sam Lowry said:

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Bexar Pitts said:

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Osodecentx said:

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4th and Inches said:

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jupiter said:

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So if there is enough in reserve ( someone please explain the reserve thing to me) then why are 70,000 people without power @GregAbbott_TX?

Abbott says 70K Texans out of power, but State grid will have enough reserves to power 2 million homeshttps://t.co/Lr1QB6C9MD

— Pixi Vaxxed (@Pixie1665) February 3, 2022

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not surprised to see this asked because the people asking the questions are idiots.

A couple of major lines effected and thousands are without power very easy. Its not a production issue, its a transmissionto your house issue

Easy to have power reserves and people without power this way.

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Trees falling across power lines are the cause of any power disruptions

---

I think Abbott did all he could to keep power going.

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From what I've read, I doubt it. More like he's counting on the fact that last year's freeze was supposed to be a rare a event

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Last year may have been an anomaly, but Abbott couldn't politically afford another black eye..I think Beto had the MSM ready to pounce had we seen another large power disruption..My guess is that Abbott had max pressure on all parties to keep that from happening again..could have been extremely detrimental to his re-election campaign..

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The power grid could have failed again, and I think any chance of Beto winning would have remained slim to none. He's done himself no favors with his move to the left, and Dems across the nation are sucking wind because of Jimmy Carter 2.0. Biden has been a disaster. They'll lose congress in the midterms because of it.

In short, whatever Republican candidate runs is far better than Robert Francis O'Rourke, and a majority of voters realize that.

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If you'll notice the qualifier in my last post..."however remote"..

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Understood. My point was I think Abbott could politically afford another black eye, given the alternative.

Mothra said:

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Bexar Pitts said:

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Mothra said:

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Bexar Pitts said:

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Sam Lowry said:

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Bexar Pitts said:

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Osodecentx said:

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4th and Inches said:

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jupiter said:

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So if there is enough in reserve ( someone please explain the reserve thing to me) then why are 70,000 people without power @GregAbbott_TX?

Abbott says 70K Texans out of power, but State grid will have enough reserves to power 2 million homeshttps://t.co/Lr1QB6C9MD

— Pixi Vaxxed (@Pixie1665) February 3, 2022

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not surprised to see this asked because the people asking the questions are idiots.

A couple of major lines effected and thousands are without power very easy. Its not a production issue, its a transmissionto your house issue

Easy to have power reserves and people without power this way.

---

Trees falling across power lines are the cause of any power disruptions

---

I think Abbott did all he could to keep power going.

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From what I've read, I doubt it. More like he's counting on the fact that last year's freeze was supposed to be a rare a event

---

Last year may have been an anomaly, but Abbott couldn't politically afford another black eye..I think Beto had the MSM ready to pounce had we seen another large power disruption..My guess is that Abbott had max pressure on all parties to keep that from happening again..could have been extremely detrimental to his re-election campaign..

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The power grid could have failed again, and I think any chance of Beto winning would have remained slim to none. He's done himself no favors with his move to the left, and Dems across the nation are sucking wind because of Jimmy Carter 2.0. Biden has been a disaster. They'll lose congress in the midterms because of it.

In short, whatever Republican candidate runs is far better than Robert Francis O'Rourke, and a majority of voters realize that.

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If you'll notice the qualifier in my last post..."however remote"..

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Understood. My point was I think Abbott could politically afford another black eye, given the alternative.

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I don't know how much support, if any, his Republican challengers have garnered..but he is being primaried..I think he wins both primary and general..Too strong a Texas base..for now at least..

Oso, here's an article related to last years "event." RRC enables natgas industry to "spread out" their costs via bond issuance... https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/texas-oks-34-billion-in-bonds-to-spread-natgas-costs-from-february-2021-freeze-2760402

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Oso, here's an article related to last years "event." RRC enables natgas industry to "spread out" their costs via bond issuance... https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/texas-oks-34-billion-in-bonds-to-spread-natgas-costs-from-february-2021-freeze-2760402

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Sounds like a refi. I haver no problem with this

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Oso, here's an article related to last years "event." RRC enables natgas industry to "spread out" their costs via bond issuance... https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/texas-oks-34-billion-in-bonds-to-spread-natgas-costs-from-february-2021-freeze-2760402

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Sounds like a refi. I haver no problem with this

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Guess it's better than getting a natgas bill delivered by UPS. :-)

As dangerous weather approaches, confident Texas @GovAbbott assures me the power supply and grid are in far better shape than the 2021 winter storm.

“It’s completely different than it was 2 years ago,” he says during emergency preparation briefing. pic.twitter.com/JGSgQ8eDTw

— Jeremy Wallace (@JeremySWallace) December 21, 2022

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I guess Abbott has people aiming hairdryers at the Windmills?

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I think the good news is the wind will blow this year. Of course, the windmills might freeze and be unable to move. I love natural, reliable energy--------

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Nuclear, oil, natural gas, coal.

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Natural gas froze at the wellhead and had to shut down 50% of the capacity were were expecting.
Some coal plants had their piles coal freeze and had to shut down.

Do we have any oil fired generation in Texas?

Last year we were expecting less than 10% of our needed generation from renewables and we got about 5%. If nathan hadn't shut down there would have been no rolling blackouts.

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Actually at the days in question Wind represented 27% of grid power and Solar another 2%. During the incident Wind and Solar averaged 13% and 16% of nominal generating capacity, respectively. Wind power lost twenty-seven thousand MegaWatts in unavailable capacity.

Performance of ERCOT's Electricity Generating Fleet During Recent Extreme Weather - America's Power (americaspower.org)


A number of gas and coal plants took longer to restart because the geniuses in charge sent them home and had to get them back after the crash.

As cold weather plows through central Texas, here's a look at why Gov Abbott and the PUC are confident the grid will hold up fine. Check out our operating reserves right now.

Clearly generators have a lot of excess power available as we head into this. VERY different from 2021 pic.twitter.com/U5FmfzAnVA

— Jeremy Wallace (@JeremySWallace) December 22, 2022

And check out where our power is coming from. ERCOT (the grid monitor) has this new display feature showing where our power is coming from. pic.twitter.com/M4U7tUxfIt

— Jeremy Wallace (@JeremySWallace) December 22, 2022

35% from Wind Power?

God help us.