by _nhynes on 9/16/2023, 2:16:59 AM
by bradfa on 9/16/2023, 2:00:14 AM
Grid stability is not free. This concept is not new. Historically things like aluminum smelting had very similar contracts to ensure grid stability.
by michael_vo on 9/16/2023, 2:15:55 AM
Or, they could have implemented surge pricing and charged 10x, 100x for electricity during high demand for non-essential businesses and let market forces decide who wants to still use electricity.
Some lobbyists must have lined some pockets.
by justrealist on 9/16/2023, 2:08:45 AM
It's funny because it effectively reduces to Texas paying carbon offsets : )
by Brian_K_White on 9/16/2023, 11:31:49 AM
Isn't this just getting compensated for being bumped off a plane?
by lakomen on 9/16/2023, 2:14:57 AM
I have read this before. Like a month ago. Pretty sure it was in Texas. Hmm
Previous discussions:
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37418866
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37428605