Weather? I apologize to all Texans!

[butchlambert]

I hope this episode slows the migration of librules from Kalifornia to Texas. Problem is more will just choose ID, AZ, or UT instead.
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It is OK if they don't bring Kalifornia ways with them.

 

[Ol Thumper]

It was almost 70 here today, had the shorts on again. Thanks Josh for correcting the problem buddy.

 

[joshb]

I’m not saying a word! Zipped!

 

[GotRDid]

 

[D Coots]

Did I hear that all 5 of the wheels in charge of the power grid structure resigned? And none were Texas residents?

 

[butchlambert]

I thought the latest was 7 of 8 left. Most were from Kalifornia, NY, and Michigan.

 

[INShooter]

I thought the latest was 7 of 8 left. Most were from Kalifornia, NY, and Michigan.

Ironic... Texas has an independent power grid, yet outsiders are the directors.

 

[butchlambert]

Yes sir,
Check this out.
ERCOT salaries

• $883,264: William Magness, Board Member, President and CEO
• $500,834: Cheryl Mele, SVP and COO
• $468,394: Jerry Dreyer, SVP and CIO
• $452,865: Chad Seely, SVP, General Counsel and Governance
• $395,669: Michael Petterson, VP and CFO
• $370,906: Dwayne Rickerson, VP, Grid Planning and Operations
• $370,622: Diane M Williams, VP, Human Resources
• $358,095: Theresa Gage, VP, External Affairs and Corp Comm
• $350,934: Sallie Betty Day, VP, Gov’t, Risk, and Compliance
• $349,982: Kenan Ogleman, VP, Commercial Operations
• $317,839: Steve Daniels, VP, Application Services and IT Ops
• $290,373: David Forfia, Director, IT Architecture
• $289,296: Nathan Bigbee, Asst General Counsel, Regulator
• $288,202: Mark Ruane, Director, Settlements, Retail, and CRE
• $287,753: Bryan Hanley, Director, IT Infrastructure
• $286,358: Joel Mickey, Senior Director, Wholesale Market Design
• $284,403: Dan Woodfin, Sr. Director, System Operations
• $264,925: Warren Lasher, Senior Director, System Planning
• $261,252: Vickie Leady, Asst GC and Asst Corp Sec’y
• $254,291: John Messer, Director, IT Application Development
• $235,538: Amanda Bauld, Director, Project Management Office

 

[rwj]

I’ve heard “rumblings” that Governor Abbot requested the Biden Admin/EPA for a temporary allocation of carbon emissions that would have permitted fossil fuel plants to increase their output during the cold period. Can anyone verify if true?

 

[INShooter]

Damn Butch....
Do you guys maybe need an outside director from Indiana? I have a little free time for that kind of salary. Does it include an expense account?

 

[butchlambert]

Damn Butch....
Do you guys maybe need an outside director from Indiana? I have a little free time for that kind of salary. Does it include an expense account?

It appears that very few live in Tejas. They have been quiet for years, but look for a big shakeup.

 

[INShooter]

Not surprising. If I was pulling down a salary like that for probably a part time job, I would try to fly under the radar also.

 

[cjames]

I just got my electric bill from last months freeze. It wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. $296.00 for an all electric house. I turned my heat pump off when ambient temp hit about at 28 degs and was running straight electric heat thru the freeze. I heard some real horror stories about some peoples electric bills. I am on a electric coop which may or may not help.

 

[Texas10]

I’ve heard “rumblings” that Governor Abbot requested the Biden Admin/EPA for a temporary allocation of carbon emissions that would have permitted fossil fuel plants to increase their output during the cold period. Can anyone verify if true?

It all depends upon who you want to believe.
https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/v...mits/507-50b56a9c-f84f-4db3-9c29-3c97435196fe

Biden did not block Texas from increasing power

As millions of Texans regained power after a severe winter storm brought snow, ice and freezing temperatures, some consp

www.politifact.com

https://www.usnews.com/news/top-news/articles/2021-02-21/texas-freeze-led-to-release-of-tons-of-air-pollutants-as-refineries-shut

Texas plants released nearly as much pollution during winter storm as during Hurricane Laura

Oil refineries, chemical plants and other industrial operators emitted 3.5 million pounds of excess pollution during the winter storm and power crisis in Texas, according to an analysis of company notices provided to state regulators.

www.texastribune.org