In South Carolina, the failure of the completion of two nuclear power plants was passed on to consumers, resulting in the highest electric costs in the nation.
If he had started it, he would be paying. If a company started it, the taxpayer would be paying it. If Utilities starts a fire in the woods does anyone pay for it?
Jun 8, 2018 – CAL FIRE has determined the fire started in two locations and was caused by tree or parts of trees falling onto PG&E power lines. The Sulphur Fire, in Lake County, started the evening of Oct. 8 and burned a total of 2,207 acres, destroying 162 structures.
Improper maintenance of utility lines is a common cause of wildland fires, forest and rangelands. Railroad “hot boxes” also cause a lot,and these two industries are responsible for costs of fighting their fires.
braindead Premium Member almost 6 years ago
This is the Republican version of ‘free enterprise’.
Profits go to corporations. Risks — and the attendant losses — go to taxpayers and rate payers.
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Because anything else is Socialism, you Commie Pinko!
Darsan54 Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Because our executives have taken all our profits in bonuses and obscenely high salaries.
feverjr Premium Member almost 6 years ago
In South Carolina, the failure of the completion of two nuclear power plants was passed on to consumers, resulting in the highest electric costs in the nation.
https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/2018/02/20/sc-residents-pay-nations-highest-electricity-bills-report-says/354524002/
Bookworm almost 6 years ago
Coming soon to a new Policy Rider near you!
Radish the wordsmith almost 6 years ago
The Republicans totally support big business over the little guy.
Mr. Blawt almost 6 years ago
If he had started it, he would be paying. If a company started it, the taxpayer would be paying it. If Utilities starts a fire in the woods does anyone pay for it?
Radish the wordsmith almost 6 years ago
Jun 8, 2018 – CAL FIRE has determined the fire started in two locations and was caused by tree or parts of trees falling onto PG&E power lines. The Sulphur Fire, in Lake County, started the evening of Oct. 8 and burned a total of 2,207 acres, destroying 162 structures.
Dtroutma almost 6 years ago
Improper maintenance of utility lines is a common cause of wildland fires, forest and rangelands. Railroad “hot boxes” also cause a lot,and these two industries are responsible for costs of fighting their fires.