America is dismantling its hydro-electric power stations on its west coast. The following is in Washington state.
Biden admin quietly developing settlement with groups seeking to tear down key power source - Fox News
Here's a report on 4 dams in California currently planned for demolition from the pro-dismantle side. It's a long article and details the rationale behind it.
While there will be flooding, fire fighting, property, groundwater and silt challenges, it should revitalise the salmon runs and improve the flow on the river. These dams generate less than 2% of the energy for PacifiCorp for Northern California, Oregon and South East Washington state.
The world’s largest dam demolition has begun. Can the dammed Klamath River finally find salvation? - Cal Matters
There seems to a capacity challenge for Texas if unexpected weather overloads the system again. Wasn't there plans to weatherize the system?
Texas officials warn of rolling blackouts to ease strain on power grid - the same strategy that led to 200 people's deaths during massive winter storm in 2021 - Daily Mail
The Farmer's Almanac (of Dublin, New Hampshire) predicts it'll be fine in December but point to hard conditions in January and February. Texans will have figures it out by then no doubt.
60-Day Extended Weather Forecast for Texas-Oklahoma - Farmers Almanac
They're winding down a 1,295 MW coal power station on the East coast in Maryland (about a million homes) in June 2025. They'll be upgrading the network to handle the expected voltage drops and other challenges - nearly $800 million is approved to be spent, the improvements should be in the 2027-28 timeframe.
Grid Operator Sounds Alarm As Coal Plant Shutdown Threatens Power for Millions - RTM
'That was in 2019, a year of big changes for Drudge. There were rumors (still unconfirmed) that the site had been sold. Drudge changed its ad provider, and it began to lean more liberal and more favorable toward mainstream media.'
A Dirty Little Secret About Drudge - PJM
You've missed a lot of news since then Matt. Hope you don't choke on the foie gras.