We have, by far, the most complex, robust, and reliable grid than in any country. But it's being band-aided because the REAL cost of energy is FAR greater than what consumers pay. That's NOT supply and demand...that's price caps...and they simply don't work.
You can't argue against price caps on salaries, wages, medical prices, etc. and support it on energy prices just because it's convenient and easy.
If utilities were able to charge the real cost of energy, no subsidies would be needed to move to "clean" energy. Many many consumers and businesses would respond with further technology, innovation and strategy. In a truly transparent and free market, problems take care of themselves.
To that end, the POWER GRID isn't complicated and inefficient because of politics....but the redistribution of $$ through "programs" "subsidies" "stimulus" etc. is ALL politics....
“If utilities were able to charge the real cost of energy, no subsidies would be needed to move to “clean” energy.’
Clean energy is subsidised because it’s inherently inefficient, except for nuclear which is inhibited by regulatory issues.
In order for wind power and solar power to be added to the grid, they have to be subsidised because they are less efficient than other forms of poweer.
Power generation isn’t subsidised. The reason for the failing infrastructure is because of the hurdles erected by politicians preventing them from upgrading, improving and expanding the grid.
just try to put on another power generator in california for example. Absolutely impossible. Remove these barriers and the artificial restriction on supply will disappear.