The big item omitted from many cost estimates is the additional transmission capacity. In Texas, the officials will not even put a cost on the additional transmission capacity for wind farm projects. I have seen estimates as high as $3 billion for the additional transmission capacity. The dirty secret about generating capacity is the transmission capacity. If a power company tries to build a traditional plant, public officials will not approve transmission capacity. However, the same officials will bend over backwards to approve additional transmission capacity for their favored forms of power.
The rat plan involves much less future consumption. Future increases in energy costs will automatically lead to lower consumption. If higher prices do not work, the rats will just ration the limited power.
“The rat plan involves much less future consumption. Future increases in energy costs will automatically lead to lower consumption. If higher prices do not work, the rats will just ration the limited power.”
The rat plan includes slowing down our economy.