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    Happy Chuck?

    Your climate cult has made it so we cant even generate our own power in the province any more.

    Cant depend on the shaky wind and solar Trudeau forced us into, so lets buy it from ND.

    Making marxists proud.

    You should be ashamed.

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    SaskPower announces deal with U.S. power pool to increase transmission capacity by 2027

    SaskPower has signed an agreement with the Southwest Power Pool, a U.S.-based consortium of energy suppliers, to boost Saskatchewan’s transmission line capacity to 650 megawatts by 2027.

    The Crown utility already has an intertie with the SPP for 150 megawatts but the agreement, announced on Wednesday, will boost capacity to import and export electricity when needed over a 20-year period.

    A preliminary estimate of what that could cost was not available as the design stage of the transmission line and its potential location have not yet been finalized.

    But the Crown will pay an annual tariff to the SPP of about $52 million, according to spokesperson Joel Cherry.

    “That’ll give us the right to use that power from the States but costs for the power itself are going to depend on market conditions,” Cherry said.

    “Importing power through the line will be an additional cost down the line too,” he added.

    Cherry said an existing line near Estevan is inadequate for the amount of electricity that is needed, which necessitates building and installing more infrastructure in Saskatchewan and North Dakota.

    The SPP manages the electric grid and power market in 14 states across the central U.S. on behalf of its 106 members comprised of utility and transmission companies, according to the SPP website.

    Just over 35 per cent of the power generated within the SPP is from natural gas. The next largest sources of power are wind (29.6 per cent) and coal (24.3 per cent).

    SaskPower will handle the infrastructure on northern side of the border while the SPP handles construction in the U.S., he added.

    SaskPower is moving away from coal by the end of 2029 due to federal regulations. About one-third of the province’s power generating capacity comes from coal, Cherry said.

    That means SaskPower needs more diverse options for energy, including renewable energy, while reducing emissions as well. The utility is also looking at more battery storage and the potential of nuclear power from small modular reactors in the future.

    “Having access to this market will provide access to power when we need it,” Cherry said.

    SaskPower largely gets its base load power — power available for consumption when it’s needed — from coal and natural gas. Importing power from the U.S. is another option to ensure there is adequate base load power available, Cherry said.

    The power generated from renewables like wind or solar largely depend on weather conditions, Cherry said. While a wind facility might have the capacity for 200 megawatts of power, for example, it won’t generate much if there is little or no wind.

    “This will help to manage the integration of more intermittent renewable power such as wind and solar while keeping costs as low as possible for customers,” SaskPower CEO and president Rupen Pandya said in a news release.

    In addition to its dealings with the SPP, the Crown utility also buys and sells power on a regular basis with Manitoba and Alberta.

    The capacity for its dealings with Manitoba is 290 megawatts while the capacity for dealings with Albert is 150 megawatts.
    Last edited by jazz; Aug 11, 2022, 10:46.

    #2
    Let me guess, it coal power from the US......

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      #3
      Originally posted by TSIPP View Post
      Let me guess, it coal power from the US......
      Most likely. While at the same time Sask power and other utility companies put up barriers to the average Joe to add power back to the grid. Whether you are for or against renewables it’s dirty pool. Comes down to it the big guys want the monopoly and will do what they can to keep you and I from reaping in the spoils no matter what it is. Chuck you can’t argue with this, and if you have a solar array you’ll know what I’m talking about. I truly believe going forward we need a balanced basket of energy sources if we want a stable sustainable future. I’m tired of the loons shatting on the oil and gas industry while poopooing nuclear. While everyone else shatting on renewables as well. We need it all, and it needs to be developed further that makes it economical. Going forward our world is becoming more fragmented and globalization is dying so we need to take care of ourselves which means making use of what we have at home rather than relying on cheap imports. On the same argument we have to get used to the fact that reliance on exports may have to shift to using it at home more aside from trading with like minded nations. Sorry, I’m in a deep thought phase right now and thinking too much.

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        #4
        Originally posted by jazz View Post
        SaskPower largely gets its base load power — power available for consumption when it’s needed — from coal and natural gas. Importing power from the U.S. is another option to ensure there is adequate base load power available, Cherry said.

        The power generated from renewables like wind or solar largely depend on weather conditions, Cherry said. While a wind facility might have the capacity for 200 megawatts of power, for example, it won’t generate much if there is little or no wind.

        “This will help to manage the integration of more intermittent renewable power such as wind and solar while keeping costs as low as possible for customers,” SaskPower CEO and president Rupen Pandya said in a news release.
        Read that tidbit again. Basically saying the 200MW of fake generation we put in now has to be backed up with the real deal, imported from the US. Thats pretty much the end of the renewables Sask will be putting in. 650MW to back up 200MW. Climate math.

        But this isnt all bad, because once we destroy the climate loons, Sask will be able to build generation again and export it to the US.

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          #5
          Originally posted by jazz View Post
          Read that tidbit again. Basically saying the 200MW of fake generation we put in now has to be backed up with the real deal, imported from the US. Thats pretty much the end of the renewables Sask will be putting in. 650MW to back up 200MW. Climate math.

          But this isnt all bad, because once we destroy the climate loons, Sask will be able to build generation again and export it to the US.
          This is the thing. You need a balanced basket of energy sources, especially base load which needs to constant and flexible to demand.

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            #6
            Originally posted by WiltonRanch View Post
            Most likely. While at the same time Sask power and other utility companies put up barriers to the average Joe to add power back to the grid. Whether you are for or against renewables it’s dirty pool. Comes down to it the big guys want the monopoly and will do what they can to keep you and I from reaping in the spoils no matter what it is. Chuck you can’t argue with this, and if you have a solar array you’ll know what I’m talking about. I truly believe going forward we need a balanced basket of energy sources if we want a stable sustainable future. I’m tired of the loons shatting on the oil and gas industry while poopooing nuclear. While everyone else shatting on renewables as well. We need it all, and it needs to be developed further that makes it economical. Going forward our world is becoming more fragmented and globalization is dying so we need to take care of ourselves which means making use of what we have at home rather than relying on cheap imports. On the same argument we have to get used to the fact that reliance on exports may have to shift to using it at home more aside from trading with like minded nations. Sorry, I’m in a deep thought phase right now and thinking too much.
            where is chuck ??

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              #7
              Originally posted by WiltonRanch View Post
              This is the thing. You need a balanced basket of energy sources, especially base load which needs to constant and flexible to demand.
              It called nuclear……. End of story , always has been since developed

              Put a solar panel up or a windmill on your hat to make you feel good …. But for real power and be friends to the environment it nuclear

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                #8
                Originally posted by furrowtickler View Post
                It called nuclear……. End of story , always has been since developed

                Put a solar panel up or a windmill on your hat to make you feel good …. But for real power and be friends to the environment it nuclear
                Guessing you guys have vast nuclear resources same as us. Untouchable same as you.

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by Landdownunder View Post
                  Guessing you guys have vast nuclear resources same as us. Untouchable same as you.
                  There is enough uranium in Canada to power the world for 100yrs but surprise we just let it sit there while we chase unicorns.

                  Canada is the most abundant and beautiful country on the planet run by absolute imbeciles.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by caseih View Post
                    where is chuck ??
                    Is that a rhetorical question.

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                      #11
                      "The Crown utility already has an inter tie with the SPP for 150 megawatts but the agreement, announced on Wednesday, will boost capacity to import and export electricity when needed over a 20-year period."

                      "Import and export electricity when needed" jeez what a radical idea! LOL

                      Jazz, just another of your wing nut ideas? Importing and exporting electricity when needed to build resilience and stability into the grid is a bad idea?

                      "The SPP manages the electric grid and power market in 14 states across the central U.S. on behalf of its 106 members comprised of utility and transmission companies, according to the SPP website.

                      Just over 35 per cent of the power generated within the SPP is from natural gas. The next largest sources of power are wind (29.6 per cent) and coal (24.3 per cent).

                      SaskPower will handle the infrastructure on northern side of the border while the SPP handles construction in the U.S., he added."

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by chuckChuck View Post
                        "The Crown utility already has an inter tie with the SPP for 150 megawatts but the agreement, announced on Wednesday, will boost capacity to import and export electricity when needed over a 20-year period."

                        "Import and export electricity when needed" jeez what a radical idea! LOL

                        Jazz, just another of your wing nut ideas? Importing and exporting electricity when needed to build resilience and stability into the grid is a bad idea?

                        "The SPP manages the electric grid and power market in 14 states across the central U.S. on behalf of its 106 members comprised of utility and transmission companies, according to the SPP website.

                        Just over 35 per cent of the power generated within the SPP is from natural gas. The next largest sources of power are wind (29.6 per cent) and coal (24.3 per cent).

                        SaskPower will handle the infrastructure on northern side of the border while the SPP handles construction in the U.S., he added."

                        AESO pool price yesterday for electricity: On Peak was 24.17 cents per kilowatt, Off Peak was 7.74 cents. This does not include transmission and distribution charges. All this new renewable energy coming online in Alberta is definitely making power more affordable, NOT!!

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by Hamloc View Post
                          AESO pool price yesterday for electricity: On Peak was 24.17 cents per kilowatt, Off Peak was 7.74 cents. This does not include transmission and distribution charges. All this new renewable energy coming online in Alberta is definitely making power more affordable, NOT!!
                          Check out electricity costs in Europe, like Denmark ….. some of the highest rates in the world with the most “renewable energy”
                          It’s not about making energy more affordable, it’s quite the opposite.
                          The fight for your energy dollar won’t do zip for climate but it will drain your bank account

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                            #14
                            So going back to the balanced basket of energy sources. The only renewable which is most reliable and adjust output the quickest is hydro. For non renewables LNG is most responsive. Apparently nuclear isn’t as flexible hence the need for multiple sources to backfill demand spikes. Europe is screwed because they let the radicals dictate energy policy and now old dogs are coming home to roost.

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                              #15
                              According to Wikipedia the US production on electricity is 82 percent fossil fuels.

                              Some posters would try and post articles that would have you believe it’s mostly renewable energy that makes the world spin.

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