Energy efforts run into reality
The risk of power blackouts is real and rising this summer – along with the costs of frantically trying to avoid that happening,
Like many other people in NSW on Wednesday afternoon, I dutifully followed Premier Chris Minns’ instructions to avoid using my dishwasher or washing machine between 3pm and 8pm. OK, I wasn’t quite so obedient about turning off the air conditioning.
Energy crisis averted – just. There were no blackouts for NSW. By 6.30pm the energy regulator confirmed electricity reliability had significantly improved. Cooler weather expected in the coming days should provide relief – and psychological consolation to those in charge of a struggling system.
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