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NNadir

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16. Without gas plants, they couldn't pretend to "rely" on wind and solar.

Reply to surfered (Reply #11)

Wed Jul 2, 2025, 03:42 AM

Jul 2025

I don't think it's a function of environmental responsibility to use less gas because one has built redundant systems.

I oppose using any gas, any and all fossil fuels.

Peak energy demand on any grid in the US takes place in the early evening. The sun isn't shining then. Building two systems, redundant systems, is not just economically foolish, it's environmentally appalling.

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Below is the data from the Electricity Reliability Council of Texas surfered Jul 2025 #11

Without gas plants, they couldn't pretend to "rely" on wind and solar. NNadir Jul 2025 #16

This message was self-deleted by its author summer_in_TX Jul 2025 #14

Perhaps you've forgotten about batteries? summer_in_TX Jul 2025 #15

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Uh, isn't that what solar batteries are for? Prof. Toru Tanaka Jul 2025 #20

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