Texas is the proving ground for a new way of electric grid operation

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1. So… Calling that “virtual power plants” is either an idiosyncrasy, or being a “power plant” is something forced by regulators… Otherwise, why not simply say it’s a number of small generators spread out over the state? Why invent a new term?

2. > the “perverse incentive” of vertically integrated utilities in other states to make capital expenditures without discretion to raise profits

   Can someone explain this incentive? I’ve seen people refer to it but not explain it.

   Are we regulating the wrong financial parameter?

3. Isn’t Texas having a huge predicted power problem? Weird time for this article.

   Oh I looked it over. It’s not an article it’s a blatant puff piece. The writer is clearly beyond shame.