Posted on 06/21/2016 1:33:29 PM PDT by Zakeet
The entire Los Angeles metropolitan area and most of Southern California can expect blackouts this summer.
The power grid is under direct threat as a result of the unprecedented, but little reported, massive natural gas leaks at Alisco Canyon that was ongoing for four months as an intense summer heat wave sets in.
According to Reuters:
California will have its first test of plans to keep the lights on this summer…With record-setting heat and air conditioning demand expected in Southern California, the state’s power grid operator issued a so-called "flex alert," urging consumers to conserve energy to help prevent rotating power outages - which could occur regardless.
Electricity demand is expected to rise during the unseasonable heatwave on Monday and Tuesday, with forecast system-wide use expected to top 45,000 megawatts, said the California Independent System Operator (ISO), which manages electricity flow through the state. That compares with a peak demand of 47,358 MW last year and the all-time high of 50,270 MW set in July 2006.
That could put stress on the power grid, particularly with the shut-in of Aliso Canyon, following a massive leak at the underground storage facility in October ...
The large-scale natural gas disaster - which curiously escaped media frenzy and widespread environmental concern - has resulted in the shutdown of key storage facilities that supply most of the power for the southern portion of the state.
As summer demand for electricity to cool homes and businesses kicks into high gear, power plants are planning to shut down, with supply shortages triggering controlled blackouts and brownouts.
Reports say that "all customers" should expect to be without power a total 14 days - 2 weeks time - out of this summer. Some 21 million Californians stand to be directly affected
(Excerpt) Read more at zerohedge.com ...
Ah, wonder, joy, and glory. By 2025 CA will also shut down Diablo Canyon nuclear plant, it’s one remaining nuclear plant. But have no fear, the Greens will solve the problem by bringing in an ISIS murderer, having him behead the plant’s last manager as a sacrifice to Allah/Gaia, plug a giant extension cord into a sacred tree, and get all the electric power they want.
Silicon valley companies are covering Parking lot and roof top with Solar panels. And CEOs are building huge houses with Temp control swimming pools and centrally air conditioned home and barns.
Maybe they’ll reconsider the plight of the smelt. Nah. :)
Well played!
Bingo!
Funny... and true!
A friend of mine lives in Palm Springs where it was in the 120s yesterday. I know he’s on a kind of smart meter that cuts his ac off if there is high demand. I asked him if he Had ac. Apparently all of the windmills outside of town weren’t doing the trick and he was spending his day in the mall and his wife was in an Indian casino to beat the heat.
14 Dayz in a row? I’d set up to provide my own power - like I was living in a 3rd World country..,
As the article points out, this is a local problem caused by loss of stored natural gas from the leak.
OTOH, when Davis was guv, that was a nation wide shortage of natural gas. As you probably don't recall, Texas senator Phil Gramm's political career also ended during those times, and he was replaced by John Cornyn.
I might also add that you should probably not accept anything published at Zero Hedge written by an anonymous author as being totally reliable
You are correct. We see that here in No Fla. First words out of almost every damn yankee that shows up: gee, we did it different back HOME. My comment when I hear it, if you that that is HOME, go back.
But they are sinking tens of billions into a high speed rail line.
So it evens out. /s
There’s a cover-up going on here.
Progressive outages.
we call them generator days. As long as there’s gasoline at the pumps, dinosaurs will keep the fridge and a/c running.
No not going to happen as available power is nearly double the demand. There will be no blackouts:
http://www.caiso.com/Pages/Today’s-Outlook-Details.aspx
Stock up on toilet paper.
Everybody plug those cars in!
My guess is since California probably did not plan ahead and order more electricity from out of state, those who will be selling them the extra juice will make a fortune.
I can’t helpo but laugh at the LIBs and their never-ending folly and insanity. Bwahahahahahahaha! They deserve what they get.
Not to worry - wind and solar will save us (snicker).
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