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Pastimes : The California Energy Crisis - Information & Forum
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To: Hawkmoon who wrote (506)6/14/2001 9:19:43 AM
From: GVTucker  Read Replies (3) of 1715
 
One thing that also doesn't get mentioned often enough in this whole capacity shut down issue is the factor that permitting plays in the process.

As an example, part of Enron's capacity has been specifically permitted by the state of California to operate only a few hours per year, literally less than 200 hours per year. Because of the limited nature of these permits, Enron only operates this capacity when the price of power is very high. Otherwise, this capacity wouldn't be profitable.

The state could create additional capacity immediately by allowing this peak usage capacity to operate more hours. It hasn't happened yet.
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