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Environment & Energy

Lonestarblue

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2. Abbott and the power industry in Texas do not want the regulations that come with the national grid.

Reply to hatrack (Original post)

Wed Mar 27, 2024, 07:28 AM

Mar 2024

Such regulations include irritating requirements like winterizing equipment so it doesn’t freeze during winter storms, but Texas prefers massive power blackouts where hundreds die as happened in 2021. During very hot summers, rolling blackouts are common, along with please for homeowners to avoid using large appliances during peak hours.

Good luck to Rep. Casar. Unfortunately in a state controlled by wealthy corporations that do not want to invest any profits in safety and reliability, his legislation will get nowhere. At least he has called attention to the problem, though.

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Heresy!!! US Rep Greg Cesar Introduces Bill To Connect TX Electrical Grid To National Network [View all] hatrack Mar 2024 OP

Maybe the National network doesn't want Texas to join? pwb Mar 2024 #1

Abbott and the power industry in Texas do not want the regulations that come with the national grid. Lonestarblue Mar 2024 #2