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If it's really better how come virtually nobody on the planet actually buys electricity that way on the consumer level and people who aren't Texans manage to ke
by michaelmrose 3y ago
If it's really better how come virtually nobody on the planet actually buys electricity that way on the consumer level and people who aren't Texans manage to keep the lights on?
- ars 3y agoNot sure where you are getting your data. A 2 second google search finds https://www.dsoelectric.com/interruptible-residential-rate https://www.dsoelectric.com/interruptible-residential-rate in Kansas. Google "Interruptible Residential Rate" and you'll see it's quite common. Sometimes done with 2 meters: An interruptible one for heat pumps and a regular one to everything else. I'm actually pretty sure it's available in basically all states - they often list it as "pay a cheaper rate, and let the utility control your thermostat in times of high demand". Go check - you might find it's available to you as well. And BTW, Texas has a better track record than California on keeping the lights on. They've had a single major power outage caused by high demand. California on the other hand..... The reason they have a reputation in your mind is the same reason people make fun of Florida: They are very open with their data, so you know more about it.