Updated 4:00 PM GMT on July 24, 2006
Updated 4:00 PM GMT on July 24, 2006
I can vouch for the blackouts. It was 118 on Saturday and 117 on Sunday and our power was out. We had been keeping the air-conditioning at about 82, and conserving energy, but because of where our house is located, they shut off the power. It really has nothing to do with who is conserving and who isn't. It has everything to do with location. Certain power grids that have street lights on them aren't turned off, but any grid without "public" use is turned off.
California ISO Office Energy Conservation Guide
July 24, 2006
NewsEmergency.com
Businesses and Office Energy Conservation Guidelines from California ISO:
1. Turn off the computer monitor when you're away from your desk (it's the biggest power drain of your computer system).
2. Turn off the lights and computers in empty offices.
3. Switch off the coffee maker at 10 a.m., leave a full pot and reheat individual mugs in the microwave.
4. Leave half of the room's overhead lighting off --it's a double savings, less light also means less heat so your air conditioner gets a break.
5. Check with your facilities manager that office thermostats are set at 78-80 degrees during the day, 85 degrees or off evenings and weekends.
Ahh yes the socialism in California has finally reduced it to a third world country. Welcome to Mexifornia, or Calixo.
A Flashback
http://www.house.gov/pelosi/newsite3/press/releases/Aug03/prDavisKeptLightsOn081503.html
Pelosi: Gov. Davis Kept the Lights on in California During the Energy Crisis
August 15, 2003
Washington, D.C. - House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released a statement on Democratic proposals that may have helped with yesterday’s blackout. In 2001, Congressman Sam Farr offered an amendment to the Energy and Water appropriations bill. Republicans rejected similar Democratic proposals during consideration of the House energy bill (H.R. 4) in 2002.
“Yesterday’s blackout is reminiscent of the California energy crisis, but Governor Davis was able to keep the lights on.
“Congressman Sam Farr (D-CA) built on the lessons of the California energy crisis and in 2001 proposed $350 million in federal loans and loan guarantees to improve power transmission systems. Tom DeLay railed against this initiative and orchestrated its defeat.
“It is vital we address the problems with our energy transmission grid. Over the next 10 years, the Department of Energy predicts that demand for electric power will increase by 25 percent. However, under current plans, electric transmission capacity will not keep pace.
“Democratic amendments, like Mr. Farr’s, have consistently dealt with major power grid vulnerabilities. It is imperative to improve the reliability of our electric transmission system.”
As if blackouts are some big calamity?
They happen every year in the summer in California.
And each year the incumbent governor is blamed for them. It's a Sacramento ritual...a ceremonial beheading...bloodless,by and large.
Criminals posing as state lawmakers rant and rave and make forgettable speeches. Roadside fruitstands do record business and kids cringe at "back-to-school" sales.
The lazy days of summer in California.
Sometimes when I wake up in a bad mood, I stop myself and reflect that things could be worse....
I could be living in California!
I instantly feel better.
Try it. It works!
California has plenty of power. The ISO forcast has been ahead of the curve all week and is today.
The only way we will ever get more power plantsm hopefully nukes, is everyone refuse to conserve power.
If we have enough blackouts even the envirowhackos use power and will shut up about new facilities.
My street lights have been out all week.
There was a reading of 119 in Woodland Hills Ca. over the weekend. It is HOT over here in Canoga Park.
(Go Israel, Go! Slap 'Em Down Hezbullies.)
Have you seen the freeway sign here in california, there turned on asking us to save power?
The Mayor giving bilingual speeches...
25000+ residents of La Cuidad de Los Angeles still without electricity.