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To: TexasGator

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The electricity shortage in Texas amid the cold snap has sent spot electricity prices soaring so much that the surge in power prices equals a cost of $900 for charging a Tesla.

The typical full charge of a Tesla costs around $18 using a Level 1 or Level 2 charger at home,


9 posted on 02/17/2021 5:14:50 PM PST by patriot torch (Ashlie Babbitt-say her name)
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To: patriot torch

Sigh. ....

Retail customers don’t pay spot prices. The spot price may have lasted only for a minute. Much less time than needed to charge a car.


11 posted on 02/17/2021 5:22:12 PM PST by TexasGator (Z1z)
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To: patriot torch

Of course that means Texans are paying $1200 a day to heat their houses ...


12 posted on 02/17/2021 5:25:37 PM PST by TexasGator (Z1z)
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To: patriot torch

Excuse my lack of clarity. I wasn’t aware this tetm paper was being graded. Now can we return to the true purpose of this post. Which is honoring the passing of Rush Limbaugh and remarks he made regarding michael moore and electric cars.


14 posted on 02/17/2021 5:39:31 PM PST by TexasGator (Z1z)
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