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Originally Posted by merrylander
Power generation should never be left to private industry.
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No component of critical infrastructure should be in private hands. That means health care too.
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I just bought a bigger emergency generator because of all the power failures we have here with BG&E and their parent Constipation Energy. When I lived in Quebec (Hydro Quebec) and Ontario (Ontario Hydro) power failures were such a rarity that anyone there selling emergency generators would go broke. The rates are also half what they are here.
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Hydro Quebec & Ontario Hydro are run by their respective provinces? Like their health care? Hmmmmm.
When I was a BG&E customer, up until 10 years ago, power outages were rare and when they occurred, they were addressed quickly. On the other hand, where I live now PG&E is a real PITA. Some places in California, Sacramento and San Diego, have MUDs, or Municipal Utility Departments. They're much better than PG&E. Rates are lower and service is better. I think Sacramento's MUD even gives you water for free, though in the drought plagued semi-desert that is most of California I have to wonder how smart that is.
John