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TexasTowelie

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4. Part of the problem with the issue of reserve capacity

Reply to TwilightZone (Reply #2)

Mon Feb 22, 2021, 10:33 PM

Feb 2021

is that a few coal-powered plants were shut down in the past decade. While that is good for the environment, removing that excess capacity also has adverse effects.

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The Texas power system failed in extreme weather. The same could happen in N.C. [View all] TexasTowelie Feb 2021 OP

We had an ice storm about 20 years ago in Raleigh and we were without power for a week NewHendoLib Feb 2021 #1

Had a similar ice storm when I lived in Omaha in the 90s. TwilightZone Feb 2021 #3

It could happen in a lot of places. TwilightZone Feb 2021 #2

Part of the problem with the issue of reserve capacity TexasTowelie Feb 2021 #4

Good point. TwilightZone Feb 2021 #5

I was born and raised in northeastern North Carolina OldBaldy1701E Feb 2021 #6

Another thing in NC's favour: regulation. mwooldri Feb 2021 #7