This is from our power Co

.Due to extreme frigid weather, energy use is much higher than normal, which is increasing demand on our power grid. Over the next few days, we've been asked to implement controlled, temporary emergency electricity reductions during certain times of the day in order to help avoid larger uncontrolled and extended power outages throughout the region.

To limit emergency electricity reductions and outages, we're asking all customers to cut back on electricity usage until conditions improve.
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Every little bit helps us (and you) conserve energy and prevent outages. Here are just some ways you can help cut back:

Turn off lights and appliances not in use



Turn your thermostat down a few degrees (65-68 degrees) and avoid using electric space heaters



Avoid using large appliances (clothes washers, dryers and dishwashers). If you must, delay use until between 10 pm and 5 am

The rolling black outs are due to the Southwest Power Pool's reliance on wind farms, mainly in Texas and Oklahoma that have frozen up due to the cold.

https://www.americanexperiment.org/2...h-helicopters/

Coal, oil and gas are looking pretty good right now when the wind turbines are frozen in place and the solar panels are buried under a foot of snow. 85 here yesterday and calling for 80 today. That is the main reason that I moved from Indiana.

OH $hitt AOC says, guess we forgot about that! screw them she has NG fired furnace in NY so what does she care,, All Gore same thing Ill bet he is nice and warm using oil based heat! Whaterver..

So I bought a Propane fired whole house generator that comes on automatic when power goes out.. Best investment for us!

Research folks, research.
According to Texas news outlets its the same issue it was the last time it happened the last time there was a cold snap. Texas didn't winterize the generators because they are not required to and because it cost money to do so. (It never freezes in Texas) So they are now trying to winterize the plants so they can get them up and going

https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/lo...5-b78e7e4fc13a

Lightweight
1 deg and 8 inches on drive. Better than the Mega Gym.

And automakers are saying they are going all EV in the next few years. Hmmm, not with the current power grid!

They are threatening to cut power off in certain areas here because of the grid. Ive got gas heat so Im good. This is definitely new for us and now they are calling for 100% chance of rain/sleet tomorrow but a high of 34. Not quite sure what thats going to do with the 4 or 5 inches of slow/ice we already have.

Its been cold here near Vancouver the past week. Dipped to 22F with snow. Its now 32F and light ice rain. Snow is a slushy mess. Its usually 40F and half decent here this time of year.

In Michigan we are paying for the mild December and January that we had. Lots of snow, lots of cold! My family lives in Anchorage, Alaska where they are not much worse off then we are this time of year but whenever I get depressed I look at the 10 day forecast for Fairbanks where things can get real interesting!