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Posted on February 16, 2021 at 07:17:35 | ||
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the turbines freeze! Frozen wind turbines in Texas |
RE: Wind power is great until..., posted on February 16, 2021 at 09:16:52 | |
Think wind turbines are the main problem in Texas right now? |
In Texas, it's plain-and-simple poor planning, i.e. small , posted on February 16, 2021 at 09:18:49 | |
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government. |
The problem remains, posted on February 16, 2021 at 09:18:52 | |
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high demand and a 25% dependence on an unreliable source of power. |
Hilarious that you zero in on less than 25% of the problem in Texas. nt , posted on February 16, 2021 at 10:03:34 | |
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What's unreliable?, posted on February 16, 2021 at 10:12:19 | |
This source is claiming coal and nuclear generation are down too: https://arstechnica.com/science/2021/02/texas-power-grid-crumples-under-the-cold/ While wind generation capacity predictably falls in cold weather, so does natural gas supply, and natural gas accounts for most of Texas' generating capacity. If your #1 source of power is subject to shortages in cold weather, how is that reliable? As for high demand, the industrial sector wants to keep production going and people want to stay warm. Can't blame them. Texas' power system is undersized to meet the peak demand. Demand changes due to weather are predictable, they can be planned for. So the root cause here is either bad planning, or an intentional decision not to size the system to handle infrequent demand excursions. I'm going to presume the latter, in which case there shouldn't be any finger pointing. |
Do you live in Texas? nt, posted on February 16, 2021 at 10:44:39 | |
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Nope -nt, posted on February 16, 2021 at 11:00:01 | |
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It's funny - for months, I was seeing all these articles and videos. . . , posted on February 16, 2021 at 13:40:43 | |
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. . . about all these people leaving California to move to Texas - but they've somehow disappeared over the last couple of days. (I know - we'll get our payback once fire season starts, or when we get our next big shaker.) Another thing I read is that, with the extensive power outages, the hospitals and clinics can't keep the freezers cold enough for the Pfizer Covid vaccine storage (unless of course they've got their own back-up generators). Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide. View YouTube Video |
Oil and gas generation is "frozen." That's the story. , posted on February 16, 2021 at 15:37:23 | |
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Wind is a small part. |
Who said anything about a "plus"? -nt, posted on February 16, 2021 at 16:34:49 | |
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Well said Ivan. ^, posted on February 16, 2021 at 16:46:06 | |
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But not by 50% if you've read my posts -nt, posted on February 16, 2021 at 16:54:44 | |
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That's one piece of the puzzle, posted on February 17, 2021 at 06:26:46 | |
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Using your table, let's quantify the difference in average real estate: $3617-$2922=$695. Now, lets look at the primary factor for why the wealthy are leaving: state income tax. For someone earning $250,000 (which really isn't that wealthy), the amounts would be: CA-$20,378 TX-$0 Don't know about you, but I know which total I would prefer. ;) |
Already have, posted on February 17, 2021 at 06:42:08 | |
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it appears the concept of proportion eludes you keen perspicacity. As with Chris' lack of understanding the concept of total tax burden, you demonstrate the same inability in this case. Texas Total Entergy capacity: 118.5 GW. Second grade math question: Which is a higher proportion - 50% or 22%? Too funny! |
Sure, posted on February 17, 2021 at 07:14:35 | |
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In the final analysis, however, people and companies are leaving for a variety of reasons. |
You continue to ignore the obvious my friend!, posted on February 17, 2021 at 07:35:33 | |
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This would tell a reasonable person that relying on any one source is foolish Especially one subject to running at only 50% capacity! Next up: why you love coal so much. Well, it generates 22% of electricity in the US. Lights and heat are a good thing. ;) Clueless individuals would suggest we just shut down schools, hospitals, businesses, etc. Great idea, Tinny! |
Clearly, it's all about the economics -nt, posted on February 17, 2021 at 08:05:24 | |
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Google is your friend, posted on February 17, 2021 at 09:02:46 | |
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and doesn't require much time to locate multiple sources. Here's one from UC Berkeley. "The high cost of housing (71%) is the most common reason givenby voters for wanting to leave California. However, hightaxes (58%) and the state's political culture (46%) are also prominently mentioned,particularly by Republicans and conservatives." And another from Hoover: "The reason? Economics, plain and simple. California is too expensive, and its taxes and regulations are too high. The Tax Foundation ranks California 48th in terms of business climate. California is also ranked 48th in terms of regulatory burdens. And California's cost of living is 50 percent higher than the national average." Nice places to visit periodically, but... |
Apparently, posted on February 17, 2021 at 10:14:54 | |
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your cheerleading isn't working for hundreds of thousands. |
Don't watch any political talk shows, posted on February 17, 2021 at 10:33:04 | |
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Not surprised by his experience. |
Strange. Wonder why he's having trouble. nt, posted on February 17, 2021 at 21:23:59 | |
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hmm, posted on February 17, 2021 at 22:59:43 | |
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lol |
RE: hmm, posted on February 18, 2021 at 03:33:38 | |
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part 2 |
RE: When the GOP run things, posted on February 20, 2021 at 16:51:26 | |
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AMEN! Phil |
RE: When the GOP run things, posted on February 20, 2021 at 21:54:31 | |
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AMEN! Phil |
RE: When the GOP run things, posted on February 20, 2021 at 22:13:05 | |
ruthless inefficiency |
RE: When the GOP run things, posted on February 21, 2021 at 01:22:33 | |
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Yup. |
Wind Power, posted on February 21, 2021 at 05:05:50 | |
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Yup |