[21twelve]

Sounds like the infrastructure can get right up to the edge (and beyond) when it gets stressed. I suppose in order to make a profit one designs things for the “normal” use plus a safety factor of whatever. But that didn’t take into account the once in 50 years low temperatures.

Here in Washington state there was a huge leak and shutdown of a major natural gas line coming in from Canada. The gas company asked folks (mainly industry, but also households) to limit their gas use. I think it was a few major industries that cut way back, and the following day they had the gas rerouted.

[jjotto]

The far northern suburbs (Sherburne Co) of M-StP are the most rapidly growing areas. Population more than doubled in a decade. Infrastructure isn’t keeping up.

[Ozark Tom]

No coal! No nukes! No lights! No reserves, for when the wind doesn't blow, and sun doesn't shine. Everyone that switched to NG without sufficient capacity feeds that must supply on-demand draws to sustain spinning load, now knows.

[1Old Pro]

Sounds like the infrastructure can get right up to the edge (and beyond) when it gets stressed. I suppose in order to make a profit one designs things for the “normal” use plus a safety factor of whatever

exactly correct, same for many utilities like water.