Business, Economics, and Taxes: Capitalism. Yay? >=(

[unofan]

This is absurd:

Profiteering Hampers U.S. Grid Expansion
Private utility companies are blocking new interregional transmission lines



So not only did deregulation in the late 90's lead to an increase in costs for consumers (despite promises to the contrary) but it allows utility providers to do what's described in paragraph 2 above.

As someone in the industry, though one who avoids regional and federal issues where possible, it isn't as cut and dried as that author makes it out to be. There's plenty of blame to go around to all on the transmission issue.

[Slap Shot]

And this is why the electric grid won't be prepared for EVs.

Considering what is required to make batteries for EVs, from what I've read the country should be more focused on moving to hybrids rather than EVs.

[aparch]

This is absurd:

Profiteering Hampers U.S. Grid Expansion
Private utility companies are blocking new interregional transmission lines

And this is why the electric grid won't be prepared for EVs.

[French Rage]

On your lunch break and having a craving for a Wendy's Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger? Be prepared to pay surge pricing for it.

https://www.foodandwine.com/wendys-i...ricing-8600506

You guys can complain about this or you can see this as a money-making opportunity by entering the Baconator arbitrage, as I plan to.

[Kepler]

This is absurd:

Profiteering Hampers U.S. Grid Expansion
Private utility companies are blocking new interregional transmission lines



So not only did deregulation in the late 90's lead to an increase in costs for consumers (despite promises to the contrary) but it allows utility providers to do what's described in paragraph 2 above.

Who'd have thought private corps stealing public property would harm the public interest?

Roll everything back to the 70s, bury every libertarian and right winger in a hole, and throw away the hole.

[Drew S.]

This is absurd:

Profiteering Hampers U.S. Grid Expansion
Private utility companies are blocking new interregional transmission lines



So not only did deregulation in the late 90's lead to an increase in costs for consumers (despite promises to the contrary) but it allows utility providers to do what's described in paragraph 2 above.

It was clearly a horrible idea in Maine and it passed anyway.

[Handyman]

Rumors Netflix will raise prices again...

[Slap Shot]

This is absurd:

Profiteering Hampers U.S. Grid Expansion
Private utility companies are blocking new interregional transmission lines

The United States is not building enough transmission lines to connect regional power networks. The deficit is driving up electricity prices, reducing grid reliability, and hobbling renewable-energy deployment.

At the heart of the problem are utility companies that refuse to pursue interregional transmission projects, and sometimes even impede them, because new projects threaten their profits and disrupt their industry alliances. Utilities can stall transmission expansion because out-of-date laws sanction these companies’ sweeping control over transmission development.

As we increasingly electrify our homes, transportation, and factories, utility companies’ choices about transmission will have huge consequences for the nation’s economy and well-being. About 40 corporations, valued at a trillion dollars, own the vast majority of transmission lines in the United States. Their grip over the backbone of U.S. grids demands public scrutiny and accountability.

So not only did deregulation in the late 90's lead to an increase in costs for consumers (despite promises to the contrary) but it allows utility providers to do what's described in paragraph 2 above.

[Slap Shot]

Elon Musk’s Las Vegas tunnel has workers wading through toxic mud

No one has died yet at the Boring site, but there have been some very close calls

[Handyman]

Wendy's was a personal fave back in my more...unhealthy days! Ten times better than McDonald's ever was.

This is an epic fail though and if I did eat there I would definetly stop.

[dxmnkd316]

Ok I am amending my take. This is exactly what every bar and restaurant already does. You don't have happy hour pricing, you have dinner surge pricing.

Depending on how they actually do this, it'll be fine

[dxmnkd316]

Yeah, I hope this blows up in their ****in face like a claymore.

[Deutsche Gopher Fan]

Haha I hope they go bankrupt

can’t say I’ve ever eaten at a Wendy’s in my entire life

[Proud2baLaker]

On your lunch break and having a craving for a Wendy's Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger? Be prepared to pay surge pricing for it.

https://www.foodandwine.com/wendys-i...ricing-8600506

I don't eat fast food anymore but they can **** right off with that

[aparch]

On your lunch break and having a craving for a Wendy's Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger? Be prepared to pay surge pricing for it.

https://www.foodandwine.com/wendys-i...ricing-8600506