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I'm not sure that cutting off people's heat in the middle of winter is the most politically viable option.


It’s tends to be very viable. Most places can afford for heat to be shut off for 10-15mins without issue (think water heaters and whole building heaters).

That then gives the grid some time to spool up reserves. After all having your hear turn off for 10mins is better than having everything turn off for an hour, which could happen if the grid needs to shed load involuntarily.




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