My schools entire assignment system is out today.

  • ironhydroxide@sh.itjust.works
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    21 hours ago

    I’m pretty convinced that if we did have a complete grid failure, we wouldn’t be able to complete a cold start.

    Too many people would be pushing for their section to be started first so they could short the market first.

    Edit: my proofreading sucks

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      Doesn’t matter who wants want, the power company has contingency plans and those plans are what is happening.

      SOURCE: Worked for Cox after a major ice storm smashed north-central Oklahoma flat. Lived Hurricane Ivan and saw their rollout priorities.