A big win for ERCOT

[progressive hunter]

Or maybe, just maybe, it's crazy but hear me out, is it possible they could declare a slightly smaller profit and actually do the job they are supposed to be doing?

that you would have to take up with them,,
for now I think it best for people to not depend on other people for their survival,,,

they can always put solar or a windmill on their house,,

 

[progressive hunter]

No, but they have a stellar record on putting profits first. As should be expected in a purely capitalist society.

While clearing away overhanging branches and trees is to be expected in a socially responsible society!

they have to put profits first,, otherwise they should just close the doors..

 

[OKTexas]

Has it? I mean has it really? ERCOT doesn't exactly have a stellar record for either following through on promises or telling the truth.

Maybe someone should check.

They are checking, we had record demand this summer with no problems.

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[Crepitus]

No, but they have a stellar record on putting profits first. As should be expected in a purely capitalist society.

While clearing away overhanging branches and trees is to be expected in a socially responsible society!

As is winterization of your equipment in winter to prevent failures.

 

[Crepitus]

that you would have to take up with them,,
for now I think it best for people to not depend on other people for their survival,,,

they can always put solar or a windmill on their house,,

I have a natural gas/propane powered backup generator. Kansas power companies don't have the best record either.

 

[Crepitus]

They are checking, we had record demand this summer with no problems.

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Summer is not winter, just in case you didn't realize...

 

[Donald H]

Depends on the area. Where there are tons of trees, that shit is easier said than done.

Yes of course and it could be illegal for a CEO to order it be done.

Plus of course, you moron, trees don’t get trimmed for free. It would cost an assload of additional money.

Exactly what I suggested my friend!

This would be passed along to the customers. Folks don’t wish to pay forever more and more money.

Yes of course. That's how capitalism works and none dare challenge the concept!

I don’t know what kind of economic world you infest. But you cannot demand both that the company pay the additional costs AND that it not recoup that cost of conducting its business.

Clearly the company has the right to recover the additional cost of tree maintenance. The company only needs to ensure that there's no competition that bids to do it cheaper. (danger!) (eliminating competition is not capitalism) (that's socialism)

Unions are a necessary part of free market capitalism.

Wit unions dere is sterenth!

 

[Vastator]

What you don't understand is they just gave them carte blanche not to plan at all.

That doesn't stop the individual from coming up with contingency plans...

 

[Crepitus]

That doesn't stop the individual from coming up with contingency plans...

This thread is about the responsibilities of public energy companies.

 

[Vastator]

This thread is about the responsibilities of public energy companies.

Their responsibilities lie with the shareholders.

 

[OKTexas]

Summer is not winter, just in case you didn't realize...

STFU, unless you live in an area effected by the 2021 storm you have no dog in the fight. My utility power was out for 9 days during that storm, but I prepare for such emergencies.

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[C_Clayton_Jones]

A lose for the people of texas.

Judges have ruled the power utility has no responsibility to ensure power remains on in emergencies, paving the way for more cheapskaring on maintenance an winterization to keep the stockholders happy.

250 people died in the big blackout 3 years ago, and this will likely shield the utility from those lawsuits as well.

Texas power plants have no responsibility to provide electricity in emergencies, judges rule

A panel of judges has said that big power companies cannot be held liable for failure to provide electricity during the 2021 blackout. The reason is Texas’ deregulated energy market.

www.kut.org

The people consistently lose in Texas.

 

[BackAgain]

Yes of course and it could be illegal for a CEO to order it be done.

What would be illegal, exactly? Use your words, you stupid commie Canuck fuck.

Exactly what I suggested my friend!

Congrats on recognizing that such work comes with costs and expenses.

Yes of course. That's how capitalism works and none dare challenge the concept!

Whatever. Not clear what you’re babbling about at this point.

Clearly the company has the right to recover the additional cost of tree maintenance.

A concession. Good.

The company only needs to ensure that there's no competition that bids to do it cheaper. (danger!) (eliminating competition is not capitalism) (that's socialism)

Whatever your babbling now is clouded by your intoxication. Or maybe it’s drug abuse. Either way, you are a spokesman for the Canadian Gibberish League.

Unions are a necessary part of free market capitalism.

No. They aren’t but that’s a topic for another thread, you dork.

Wit unions dere is sterenth!

Zzz. Start a thread on the Commie view of Unions. Otherwise, your off topic braying is of no use.

 

[struth]

A lose for the people of texas.

Judges have ruled the power utility has no responsibility to ensure power remains on in emergencies, paving the way for more cheapskaring on maintenance an winterization to keep the stockholders happy.

250 people died in the big blackout 3 years ago, and this will likely shield the utility from those lawsuits as well.

Texas power plants have no responsibility to provide electricity in emergencies, judges rule

A panel of judges has said that big power companies cannot be held liable for failure to provide electricity during the 2021 blackout. The reason is Texas’ deregulated energy market.

www.kut.org

Of course they don’t

 

[whitehall]

Typically liberal spin skewed the decision intentionally to malign the great state of Texas. Electric companies have the responsibility to provide service even in emergencies but they can't be sued if the system fails. The decision seems logical but lefties don't think logically.

 

[progressive hunter]

I have a natural gas/propane powered backup generator. Kansas power companies don't have the best record either.

and they should do the same,,,

to many reason for power to go out to not be ready,,

after all we are talking about the most vicious destructive force the world knows,,, NATURE,,,

 

[Donald H]

This thread is about the responsibilities of public energy companies.

Yes but it's become more than just that. It's about the rights of a private power company to make more profit off the backs of the customers freezing their asses off in Texas.

And it's about government ordering socially responsible business practices that are amenable to both the company and the customer.

 

[progressive hunter]

Yes but it's become more than just that. It's about the rights of a private power company to make more profit off the backs of the customers freezing their asses off in Texas.

And it's about government ordering socially responsible business practices that are amenable to both the company and the customer.

they only make money on power they provide,, not power they dont,,

 

[Donald H]

What would be illegal, exactly? Use your words, you stupid commie Canuck fuck.


Congrats on recognizing that such work comes with costs and expenses.

Whatever. Not clear what you’re babbling about at this point.

A concession. Good.

Whatever your babbling now is clouded by your intoxication. Or maybe it’s drug abuse. Either way, you are a spokesman for the Canadian Gibberish League.

No. They aren’t but that’s a topic for another thread, you dork.

Zzz. Start a thread on the Commie view of Unions. Otherwise, your off topic braying is of no use.

You got the point!

We can tell by your raging.

Just get those fkn trees out of the way and everybody but the big boss will be happy!

 

[BackAgain]

You got the point!

We can tell by your raging.

Just get those fkn trees out of the way and everybody but the big boss will be happy!

You didn’t make a point. You lack the capacity

Also, you dipshit, I haven’t engaged in raging. I enjoy mocking shitheads like you. You offer massive ammo.