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This is not an emergency program, it is planned for years in advance. If people sign up for demand management programs like this, utilities do not need as much
by butlerm 4y ago
This is not an emergency program, it is planned for years in advance. If people sign up for demand management programs like this, utilities do not need as much power during peak periods, and that results in the construction of less power generation and storage. If no one wants to pay the price in inconvenience, the utilities simply have to build more capacity to cover these shortages and charge somewhat higher prices accordingly.
- carlivar 4y agoIf the utilities are allowed to build more capacity or charge higher prices. I think both of these require government permission.
- butlerm 4y agoWholesale rates are set in a free market for a variety of reasons, but it is true it is ultimately up to governments whether to let residents suffer in the heat or freeze in the dark, either by discouraging new, adequate generation or refusing to allow retail rates to rise to pay for it.