Didnt California deregulate in the last couple years? Didn't electric prices soar after this? Dont they have rolling blackouts? Same questions ERCOT in Texas?
Plus, I never said it was exactly capitalism. Basically, it is perhaps necessarily not capitalism. *See Above*
Some or all companies may forgo periodic maintenance because of load demands or even the bottom line. This can lead to generation units down during critical periods when demand is highest. And believe me, the power companies want your lights on as much or possibly even more than you do. It is their job to make sure you have lights.
Plus, I never said it was exactly capitalism. Basically, it is perhaps necessarily not capitalism. *See Above*
Some or all companies may forgo periodic maintenance because of load demands or even the bottom line. This can lead to generation units down during critical periods when demand is highest. And believe me, the power companies want your lights on as much or possibly even more than you do. It is their job to make sure you have lights.