Electric Grid: We are in Big Trouble

Higher on the graph = more outages. 

Based on a U.S. government report, power outages are increasing and there's no reason to believe this trend will not continue. The graph above is from Liberty Energy via LinkedIn. 

We have spent far, far too much on utility-scale wind and solar. That has had two effects:
  • The cost has skyrocketed because wind (calm conditions) and solar (overcast) are not dependable so expensive backups have to be used.
  • The grid has become unstable as politicians insist more wind and solar should continue to be installed. 
We are rapidly approaching third world electricity status, if things don't change. Remember: it is election season. This is something ask your candidates about.  

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