Updated 4:00 PM GMT on July 24, 2006
Posted on 07/24/2006 9:27:40 AM PDT by NormsRevenge
Updated 4:00 PM GMT on July 24, 2006
I don't see Red or Blue states, just Hot states. Whew!
I can vouch for the blackouts. It was 118 on Saturday and 117 on Sunday and our power was out. We had been keeping the air-conditioning at about 82, and conserving energy, but because of where our house is located, they shut off the power. It really has nothing to do with who is conserving and who isn't. It has everything to do with location. Certain power grids that have street lights on them aren't turned off, but any grid without "public" use is turned off.
California ISO Office Energy Conservation Guide
July 24, 2006
NewsEmergency.com
Businesses and Office Energy Conservation Guidelines from California ISO:
1. Turn off the computer monitor when you're away from your desk (it's the biggest power drain of your computer system).
2. Turn off the lights and computers in empty offices.
3. Switch off the coffee maker at 10 a.m., leave a full pot and reheat individual mugs in the microwave.
4. Leave half of the room's overhead lighting off --it's a double savings, less light also means less heat so your air conditioner gets a break.
5. Check with your facilities manager that office thermostats are set at 78-80 degrees during the day, 85 degrees or off evenings and weekends.
118 degrees? Wow. Where are you located? Southern CA or Arizona?
My God, be careful.
Ewwwwwwwww!!
BUMP!
Seems to me that California better get busy drilling off shore and building refineries along the coast to deliver all that power plants to run the electricity out there.
Cue Martha Reeves and the Vandellas.
I dont think there is a power shortage...there is an infrastructure problem....too many people turning on too many appliances at once, and the lines are too thin to carry all the demand....
Ahh yes the socialism in California has finally reduced it to a third world country. Welcome to Mexifornia, or Calixo.
Correction: "to deliver all that power to the plants to run the electricity out there."
A Flashback
http://www.house.gov/pelosi/newsite3/press/releases/Aug03/prDavisKeptLightsOn081503.html
Pelosi: Gov. Davis Kept the Lights on in California During the Energy Crisis
August 15, 2003
Washington, D.C. - House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released a statement on Democratic proposals that may have helped with yesterday’s blackout. In 2001, Congressman Sam Farr offered an amendment to the Energy and Water appropriations bill. Republicans rejected similar Democratic proposals during consideration of the House energy bill (H.R. 4) in 2002.
“Yesterday’s blackout is reminiscent of the California energy crisis, but Governor Davis was able to keep the lights on.
“Congressman Sam Farr (D-CA) built on the lessons of the California energy crisis and in 2001 proposed $350 million in federal loans and loan guarantees to improve power transmission systems. Tom DeLay railed against this initiative and orchestrated its defeat.
“It is vital we address the problems with our energy transmission grid. Over the next 10 years, the Department of Energy predicts that demand for electric power will increase by 25 percent. However, under current plans, electric transmission capacity will not keep pace.
“Democratic amendments, like Mr. Farr’s, have consistently dealt with major power grid vulnerabilities. It is imperative to improve the reliability of our electric transmission system.”
Yep. Also, grids that house fire stations, hospitals, or convalescent hospitals are usually exempt from the rolling blackouts for obvious reasons.
The streetlight thing, as I understand it, is limited to major thoroughfares. They don't want to shut down power on 6 lane expressways, but don't have any qualms with shutting them down in a residential area.
As if blackouts are some big calamity?
They happen every year in the summer in California.
And each year the incumbent governor is blamed for them. It's a Sacramento ritual...a ceremonial beheading...bloodless,by and large.
Criminals posing as state lawmakers rant and rave and make forgettable speeches. Roadside fruitstands do record business and kids cringe at "back-to-school" sales.
The lazy days of summer in California.
Sometimes when I wake up in a bad mood, I stop myself and reflect that things could be worse....
I could be living in California!
I instantly feel better.
Try it. It works!
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