Comment by while_true_
2 days ago
California found out pumped hydro isn't so "tried and true" when it was shut down during a drought due to lack of water behind the dam.
2 days ago
California found out pumped hydro isn't so "tried and true" when it was shut down during a drought due to lack of water behind the dam.
Not every area is as messed up as the Colorado river watershed...
All users (states) were given an allotment which, when it was set, was more than what would ever be the yearly supply.
From the outset it was essentially a free for all. Everyone was happy, they kinda got what they asked. It's just that they were all living in a paper reality