[Noisebridge-discuss] interesting projects

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On Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 12:50:40PM -0800, Sean Cusack wrote:
> Actually, this was the core of Enron's business if memory serves me right,
> and I wouldn't be surprised if other power companies do this now. Yes - you
> can make money. FYI, I'll kick your ass if you get control of a power grid
> too and then artificially start shortening supply by turning off power
> plants tho :).

https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/California_electricity_crisis

I'd wondered (abstractly) about buying power from neighbors who hadn't
used up all their cheap electricity.  I suppose it'd be easy, if
everyone pooled, and then you metered how much each used.  I wouldn't
be surprised if PG&E decided to cut off service to any group caught
doing this, but it's a logical capitalist response to a progressive
rate structure.  An extension cord, kill-a-watt meter, and informal
agreement would be much less prone to detection.
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