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Originally Posted by Danimal16
Also, think about it regarding future rates. Once you have a dependency on current off peak capacity there is no reason in the world for reduced rates, there is no longer a need for "off-peak" incentives. You now are tearing the gear up 24/7 as you use up the capacity to charge cars. There will no longer be off peak periods. Your rates will go up. Just look at the history of reclaimed water rates in the west as an example.
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Ideally you want a fossil or nuclear unit to run 24/7. What tears them up is shutting down and starting up. The first time I saw a 200,000 run-hour gas turbine in our shop I thought it was only a couple years old. I was so used to seeing units that ramp up and down everyday that were completely worn out.