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Epic Failure a Cautionary Tale

Submitted by awood on Mon, 10/18/2021 - 03:06 PM

In February 2021, residents of Texas suffered through rolling blackouts during a period of unprecedented extreme cold. While power went out there and elsewhere across the Midwest, it continued flowing for members of electric co-ops served by power suppliers Associated Electric Cooperative and Wabash Valley Power Alliance. This article from energy expert Robert Bryce serves as a cautionary tale we would ignore at our peril. For this reason we are publishing it with his permission.

 

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    This podcast provides information for you about how to stay safe around electricity, save energy and money, learn about new energy technologies and the value of your cooperative membership.

     

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    • It's all you
      • Activities for kids
      • Reliable electricity
      • For the good of all
      • Ownership
      • Cooperative principles
      • New members
      • Proud to sponsor kids' activities
      • Co-op month
    • Your money
      • Solar energy information
      • Penny power
      • Capital credits
      • Beneficial electrification
      • Save energy, save money
      • Solar 101
      • Member contests
    • Your safety
      • Indoor electrical safety
      • Outdoor electrical safety
      • Safety for kids
      • Outage safety
      • Power line hazards and cars
    • Your community
      • Local control
      • Personal service
      • Your community
      • Thank a lineworker
    • Balanced generation
      • Epic Failure a Cautionary Tale
      • Diverse energy mix
      • Reliable power
      • Balanced generation summary
    • Podcast
    • Blog
    • About us