How oil-rich Texas became a leader in renewable energy, while Alberta hit the brakes

[chuckChuck]

Vassy is pretty good. Agreed. Power Play and Power and Politics which she used to host have a similar format and covers most issues with view points from the Conservatives, Bloc, Liberals and the NDP.

Of course for some of the knuckle heads they only want to hear their own side of the issues.

But having guests and analysts from both sides is not how Fox or Rebel work.

And when asked, Pierre Poilivere avoids media interviews and hard questions like the plague. Preferring the one liner simpleton slogans and friendly media outlets.

Have you ever seen PP recently interviewed on CTV, CBC or Global? It is like he is in hiding! What is he afraid of?

Why is he so shit scared of making his case, if it is so compelling and convincing?

A good yapper with a good argument should never hide from the media!

[furrowtickler]

So high energy prices in Europe have nothing to do with Russia's invasion of the Ukraine and the transition away from Russian gas and oil to more expensive supplies? LOL

Of course the only reason is renewable energy! According to the arm chair libertarian expert in Alberta who now wants to pick winners and losers instead of letting the market decide!

The flat earthers want to ignore free market Texas, where wind and solar are being chosen over other more expensive options because of economics!

And Crop is looking forward to the neo nazi and far right parties in Germany coming to power.

Just another day on Agrisilly!

Did Russia invade Texas too ??

[chuckChuck]

We can count on Furrow to follow A5's simpleton flawed analysis which is, the only cause of rising electricity prices are renewables. LOL

Apparently there are no other factors even when the majority of electricity is produced by natural gas which went up in price significantly during the time period in question.

Most world commodity and energy prices rose after Russia illegally invaded the Ukraine. And it affected prices in North America as well.

Utilities passed on rising gas prices.


Blame costlier natural gas, rising fees for increasing Texas power bills

[url]https://www.dallasfed.org/research/swe/2022/swe2204/swe2204e[/url]

Jesse Thompson


"The cost of fuel is a main reason for the faster growth of Texas power prices. Natural gas prices doubled over the 12 months ended in August to a monthly average of $8.58 per million British thermal units (MMBtu). They subsequently declined to $5.66 in October.

Natural gas provided 44 percent of the state’s electric power this past year versus 37 percent nationally. The structure of Texas’ power market also allows greater pass-through of costs to customers, as market pricing governs power producers and utilities. Prices are less flexible in more regulated markets that aren’t as tied to supply and demand."

[shtferbrains]

Why did you post that article about gas at $5.66.
That's about the equivalent of posting about canola at $25/bu.
Are you that out of touch with commodity markets?
Or do you just post bullshit?

[chuckChuck]

The article looked at prices in 2022 not spot prices for natural gas n 2024!

The big run up in 2021 and 2022 in Furrows chart was caused by rising natural gas prices!

Blame costlier natural gas, rising fees for increasing Texas power bills

[url]https://www.dallasfed.org/research/swe/2022/swe2204/swe2204e[/url]

Jesse Thompson

"The cost of fuel is a main reason for the faster growth of Texas power prices. Natural gas prices doubled over the 12 months ended in August to a monthly average of $8.58 per million British thermal units (MMBtu). They subsequently declined to $5.66 in October.

Natural gas provided 44 percent of the state’s electric power this past year versus 37 percent nationally. The structure of Texas’ power market also allows greater pass-through of costs to customers, as market pricing governs power producers and utilities. Prices are less flexible in more regulated markets that aren’t as tied to supply and demand."

[AlbertaFarmer5]

You do realize Harper may be right …… 75 years from now

That's my kind of resolution.

[chuckChuck]

A5 why are you ignoring what happened in Texas in 2022?

I can tell you why because it contradicts all your claims.

"The cost of fuel is a main reason for the faster growth of Texas power prices. Natural gas prices doubled over the 12 months ended in August to a monthly average of $8.58 per million British thermal units (MMBtu). They subsequently declined to $5.66 in October.

Natural gas provided 44 percent of the state’s electric power this past year versus 37 percent nationally. The structure of Texas’ power market also allows greater pass-through of costs to customers, as market pricing governs power producers and utilities. Prices are less flexible in more regulated markets that aren’t as tied to supply and demand."