“Do you realize the size of generators required to power that stadium? We have one at work that is 1.2 mega watt for a hospital size building. It is NOT on wheels, but rather inside a 20’ X 36’ enclosure.”
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Yes Arrowhead, I understand the power logistics, but the “excuse” from the Oncor mouthpiece was that they needed the power to ensure “security” at the stadium.
Run the metal detectors with generators and put the da#n reporters in a tent with a generator to power their wittle laptops. Then restrict to essential personnel only.
It could be done. There is obviously NO will to do it.
Another thing that has not been mentioned is the spike getting the stadium back on line after the peak load get to normal. There were several larger buildings in Austin that were exempt from rolling blackouts for that very reason.
Also, they did have two large tents set up near the stadium and the 70 MPH+ winds took one down. The TX National Guard assigned to provide additional security was going to use them for the stupid bowl.