It was down during the big TX freeze and broken this week.
It is rattling around in my head that there were also issues with coal and nuclear plants having to do with repairs and maintenance; which was another reason they wanted thermostats raised
Well that’s embarrassing. Not a Texan, hopefully you guys will sort out your energy issues.
I wonder what the market would be if Texas developed and became an energy exporter instead of the way it is right now.
Isn’t biomass nothing but a big pile of bullchit?
What’s a biomass power plant?
And every car will be electric pretty soon...according to our Dear Leaders.
Start stocking up on horse and huggies people. I admire the Amish, they had it right all along.
“Biomass”
Use oil to cut down trees
Use oil to transport trees to mill
Use oil produced electricity to chip trees
Use oil to haul chips to biomass plant
*PRODUCE GREEN POWER*
Use oil to haul ash away
“Well, at least they meant well.”
What’s scary is that Texas gets much hotter than it’s been this June.
Don't you remember the deregulation of electricity you were promised?
The one that allowed you to choose your provider and even the rate.
Correct me if I'm wrong but most of the ERCOT board regulating the de-regulation aren't even residents of Texas.
You might need those guns after all.
sounds like austin, being on the grid, wants to use everyone else’s power. Build a big coal plant and keep it running. out side of austin’s grid. (probably can’t be done that way. just hoping)
What? ... Austin Marxist Socialists don't crap enough?
The Texas legislature needs to reign in that city big time.
The Nacogdoches plant is over 230 miles from Austin and is fueled by the same wood chips used to manufacture OSB that is currently selling for over $30 per sheet. Green energy, what a bargain.
3 billion for a 120 MW power plant.
An Ex city council person who dreamed up this idea got a really good job.