I would advise them not to institute rolling black outs. We have smart meters, just turn off the electric to non-productive users such as the US Fed Courts, FBI, Dept AG, Dept ED, EPA, Dept Interior, Bureau of Land Management, FDA, CDC, etc.
Better dig more coal.
Informative thread BUMP! Thanks to all posters.
If only they had 100 times more windmills, all would be well. Or maybe 1,000 times more windmills.
Does this impact the entire state or metro areas like Austin?
Rolling blackouts are rolling power away from you and to the government.
That’s what wind generators offer; no power when you need it most and kills birds.
I have always called it, “The dog days of August.” No wind, and lots of heat. Who didn’t know about this in Texas?
BTTT!!!
Ditch the “Green” Con!
Thanks T. Boone Pickens. Thanks Govs Perry and Abbott. Thanks GOP.
You cashed in on “green tax credits”, closed all the coal plants, and created ERCOT (Enron clone).
By the way, ERCOT is the “Energy Reliability Council of Texas”. Texas never had blackouts or shortages or 6000% price increases before the “Reliability Council”. Never unless a storm or flood dropped the power lines.
It’s utterly shameful for Texas to have crappy energy.
Real-Time Data
Actual System Demand 84973
Total System Capacity 89362
Total Wind Output 11574
Total PVGR Output 12256
Sad, because Texas is LOADED with those monstrosity eyesores.
And how is that workin' out?
Can they use gas generators to run their windmills?
It was 100 degrees in Dallas Friday night at 9 PM. Turn off the AC in offices over the weekend, and the places won’t cool off until late September.
Ban plug in electric vehicles.
I don’t follow this, but weren’t wind turbines supposed to lower prices? Looks like Texas is turning into California in terms of lack of electric power. Hasn’t the current Republican governor instituted changes?
Texas shot itself in the foot..
https://www.rrc.state.tx.us/about-us/commissioners/christi-craddick/
https://www.rrc.state.tx.us/About-Us/Commissioners/Wayne-Christian/
https://www.rrc.state.tx.us/about-us/commissioners/jim-wright/
The major Texas Electric Utilities
https://www.saveonenergy.com/resources/largest-electric-utility-in-texas/
“Your utility company is important no matter where you live – it is often in charge of supplying electricity to your home. But in deregulated states such as Texas, the electric utilities have a slightly different job. About 85 percent of the Texas energy market is deregulated, which means consumers can choose their energy provider from a lot of different options.
In Texas, retail electricity providers (REPs) oversee generating or buying electricity. But utility companies transport that electricity to your home, maintain infrastructure, and restore power during an outage.
So, what are the largest electric utility companies in Texas? There are four main electric utilities that currently operate in deregulated areas of the Lone Star State. Read on for an overview of each one.”
Since 85% of the energy supply is deregulated, it is up to the consumers to purchase their supplies from a supplier. Consumer, you better know what you for what you are contracting.”
If I were a consumer in Texas, my first question would be, “What percentage of your supply is renewable?” If the answer is more than 3%, shop else where.