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Surely it's the rapid growth and massive profits that are the problem? Not a lack of energy infrastructure planning or regulation.
Sound's like they know more blackouts are going to happen and want to spin it early.
They said like a week ago that we are gonna have rolling blackouts in August.
They said we could have rolling blackouts
I haven't paid much attention since I left Texas but they have their hands tied somewhat by the legislation that makes them exist right?
They can't force power generation and what not.
I don't know if you saw my comment, but yes. ERCOT has to answer to the PUCT and Texas Congress. It's a pain in the ass to get anything done and worse if they have to contract out, which is the case a lot of the time.
We've tried doing nothing, and we're all out of ideas.
Yes it's the EVs /s
all those windmills and solar panels relentlessly pouring juice into their third world distribution system is fucking up their coal burning plans
ERCOT has to answer to not only their BoD, but the PUCT, and the Texas Congress. Anything they want to do, has to be approved. But nobody wants to raise funds to expand infrastructure by raising taxes, or rates. Not to mention, their regulator, PUCT, refuses to do jack as far as winterization and grid expansion. Also, the board of PUCT is only appointed by the Governor. This means that appointments change with new Governors which highlights the needs for a new Governor in Texas. Its funny that the Co-ops outside of ERCOT hardly experience any issues. The regulation that goes on is almost nonexistent because of PUCT and Texan Congress.
It's an actual nightmare to try get any design work done for them because of all of the meetings you have to have with PUCT and ERCOT. They are the worst to do contract work for and people hate working with them. T-Line design sucks for them and forget about Substation design.
It is an asinine system they have set up, and it seems they refuse to change. The growth of the market has been known for YEARS. This is not news. They're just making it news to place blame. What a bunch of idiots.
Another great story from our 'no shit' segment. Back to you Bob