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On the other hand, a lot of people would have been happy to have a 5 figure electric bill instead of having their pipes freeze from an involuntary blackout.
by pxeboot 6y ago
On the other hand, a lot of people would have been happy to have a 5 figure electric bill instead of having their pipes freeze from an involuntary blackout.
- filoleg 6y agoWhich is why the parent comment says "can have a limit", not "must require a limit". That way, those who would rather get through a blackout without paying insane bills can have an option to do so, while those who care about their pipes freezing can pay to keep the electricity.
- hn_throwaway_99 6y agoI still think this is totally unfeasible. Then all the news stories would just be "Fine print in electric contract shut off power for many, now facing thousands in water damage bills."
- filoleg 6y agoTotally agreed with you, it is probably completely unfeasible. I was just assuming we were talking about this in terms of ideal wants.
- HeavenFox 6y ago...except the latter will (likely) be covered by insurance, whereas you are on your own for the former.
- spamizbad 6y agoFor thousands in Texas they're getting both.