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“There can’t be anymore demand than there is supply,” said Beth Garza, a senior fellow at think tank R Street Institute.
Hah! That's some real 1-dimensional thinking right there. May need a rethink tank to mansplain what happens when demand > supply.
There’s a big question as to whether infrastructure can be built fast enough because of supply chain issues, resulting in long wait times for things like big turbines to produce electricity
Is there an actual intent to build more nuclear in TX yet? I haven't heard anything after the advanced nuclear report from the governor's working group - did I miss something?
other key equipment such as transformers
Don't underestimate this little mention. I've seen transformer shortages (and power line rating issues) wreak havoc on businesses in Western Europe the past 2-3 years because the backlog will keep on growing unless relocation happens. Relocation (the thing that happens when demand > supply) is the worst solution especially when essential heavy industry moves out. And no, I wasn't even referring to Germany - whole other league of shitshow there.
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