Parts of the power grid go off line most any day without major consequences.
Richard Woods
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From: Robert Johnson [SMTP:[email protected]]
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2001 8:14 AM
To: PSTC
Subject: Solstice electrical shutdown
I've been wondering about the safety consequences of the suggested
load
shedding expected tonight.
A chain letter which has gained a lot of popularity recommends
turning
off all electrical use from
7 to 10pm in celebration of the solstice and in reaction to the
recent
west coast power problems.
If a significant portion of the country suddenly sheds load at a
specific time, will the utililities be ready?
What are the consequences for voltage and frequency regulation as
generating capacity is faced with a sudden load drop?
I don't know the degree of participation expected nationwide, but
there
has been a lot of coverage about this
from Jay Leno to NPR. Possibly the rest of us should participate
just
to protect our appliances.
Bob
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