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19 hrs agoLiked by Thomas J Shepstone

The fact that solar and wind are not dispatchable means that all utility power including the line frequency and voltage must be supplied by conventional generators. The utility contribution of a conventional generator to a conventional grid averaged between 6% to 10% of plant capacity.

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Oct 30Liked by Thomas J Shepstone

Hopefully enough Americans are aware of this reality, as several of the Biden / Harris energy policies are very bad in several respects.

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Oct 30Liked by Thomas J Shepstone

You include tte table showing subsidies for different power sources. What specifically are the subsidies for fossil fuels?

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There are some, of course, all of which I oppose, but they are nothing like the antis would have us believe.

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Oct 30Liked by Thomas J Shepstone

This is an outstanding summary of the reasons why electricity prices have risen, due to green policies. Thank you. I plan to send this to my state Senator for reference.

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Oct 30Liked by Thomas J Shepstone

Me too. Great idea

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