[BC] Power distribution in the NE

[Robert Meuser]

NH as I recall is on an inter tie which brings in hydro power from 
Quebec. It was not part of the blackout because of that. It seems the 
rest of the country just does not learn.  As for clean air, there is 
nuclear power. We just don't build plants anymore.

R


Steve Ordinetz wrote:

>Robert Meuser ranted...
>
>>Since you are representing the power industry, please explain why 
>>you cannot keep the lights on in the Northeast. Why do we still 
>>have an antiquated AC power grid when the inter tie proved its 
>>worth in the last
>>black out? Why are we demolishing power plants in NYC when more 
>>should be built? Why are you bending over to environmentalists 
>>instead of standing up for the survival of the country?
>>
>Chill out man.  I don't know what part of the Northeast you live in, 
>but I'm in northern N.H. and power outages here are few and far 
>between.  I think our electric utility is doing a great job.
>
>As far as your rant against environmentalists, I agree that some of 
>their agendas go a bit overboard, but I enjoy being able to breathe 
>the air and drink the water without worrying about contracting some 
>dread ailment. Maybe you don't mind smog and pollution...you're 
>welcome to it, please don't force it on me.