"Strong and steady breezes are helping states in the central U.S. generate so much electricity from wind turbines that wholesale power prices have fallen below zero. It’s a relatively new phenomenon in America’s spot power markets. When there’s an overabundance of solar or wind, grid operators send prices plunging to negative levels -- a signal to generators that they need to take supplies offline so they don’t overload transmission lines. On Friday, wind output surged to as much as 17,264 megawatts across the Southwest Power Pool -- a grid that stretches from North Dakota to Texas. That’s more than 60% of the region’s power. Power prices fell below negative $10 a megawatt-hour for much of the region. Negative electricity prices are becoming commonplace in parts of the U.S. including California and Texas as utilities bring online massive solar and wind farms that have no fuel costs. Texas, Iowa and Oklahoma are home to more wind power generation than any other states. Kansas, Minnesota and North Dakota are among the top ten wind-producing areas."
https://www-bloomberg-com.cdn.amppr...elow-zero-in-middle-america-amid-strong-winds
IMO it is important to share the concept that power companies are already giving away power - at least from the Renewable Energy Sources in their portfolio. That solidifies that the concept of Free Energy in the Green New Deal is very achievable, and it will raise awareness to the benefits of rapidly deploying a Distributed Grid that is powered by 100% renewable sources that includes residential and commercial rooftop solar with storage and wind. This is all great news.........well, um, at least it is great news for consumers and for people who love this beautiful planet
