4427 Texas grid operators: wind & solar caused 40% of energy loss despite only being 15% of the grid. Facts are out. Green energy killed us (www.ercot.com) posted 55 days ago by REDMARAUDER 55 days ago by REDMARAUDER +4429 / -2 463 comments share 463 comments share save hide report block hide child comments Comments (463) sorted by: top new old worst You're viewing a single comment thread. View all comments, or full comment thread. ▲ 42 ▼ – TruthyBrat 42 points 55 days ago +42 / -0 They converted natgas pipeline compressor stations from being driven by natgas engines to electric motors. Why? FedGov NOx regulations on those engines made doing something to reliable and sensible a PITA. Thanks Obama! permalink save report block reply ▲ -1 ▼ – QLARP -1 points 55 days ago +1 / -2 Texas doesn't have to follow federal guidelines their oower grid doesn't cross state borders. permalink parent save report block reply
They converted natgas pipeline compressor stations from being driven by natgas engines to electric motors. Why? FedGov NOx regulations on those engines made doing something to reliable and sensible a PITA.
Thanks Obama!
Texas doesn't have to follow federal guidelines their oower grid doesn't cross state borders.