Newcomer Power cuts this summer

[Nasdaq]

Agreed. They raise prices 4x on electricity and makes you wonder. There are more problems now vs. when it was cheap.

Frustrating. I went with no power for 6 hours today. Chaotic. Just ended up going to a hotel for the day. I had to work.

 

[Jenn]

Frustrating. I went with no power for 6 hours today. Chaotic. Just ended up going to a hotel for the day. I had to work.

You think this is bad. I read about some buildings with no power for 60 hours. What in the heck?! This sounds very third world to me.

 

[Uncle Wong]

But what do people do if their power goes out days and days? I don't understand. That building looks tall. How do people even survive getting to their apartments. Do they have back up generators?

 

[Utopos]

But what do people do if their power goes out days and days? I don't understand. That building looks tall. How do people even survive getting to their apartments. Do they have back up generators?

Power cuts are usually brief. I am not sure why that building got stuck with no power for days. That is the Kavanaugh building. I don't know why people like that building. I think it's ugly and overlooks the slums.

 

[Digital Nomad]

But what do people do if their power goes out days and days? I don't understand. That building looks tall. How do people even survive getting to their apartments. Do they have back up generators?

Mine in Palermo just went out today. So far out for 2 hours. 🙁

 

[HellsBellsNH]

But what do people do if their power goes out days and days? I don't understand. That building looks tall. How do people even survive getting to their apartments. Do they have back up gengenerators

You gotta climb the stairs. Also a lot of the staircases are internal with no windows so when the power is out they are pitch black, try climbing 15 floors in total darkness slowly putting one foot after another 😳 😀 😉 😄

 

[Digital Nomad]

You gotta climb the stairs. Also a lot of the staircases are internal with no windows so when the power is out they are pitch black, try climbing 15 floors in total darkness slowly putting one foot after another 😳 😀 😉 😄

Yes it is terrible. My power is still out. It hasn't been bad before this only going out an hour or 2.

 

[Avocado]

Agreed. They raise prices 4x on electricity and makes you wonder. There are more problems now vs. when it was cheap.

Idiots!

But what do people do if their power goes out days and days? I don't understand. That building looks tall. How do people even survive getting to their apartments. Do they have back up generators?

No most buildings don't have generators in them. They are out of luck and have to wait or go to family or friends place.

 

[Wally]

Yes it is terrible. My power is still out. It hasn't been bad before this only going out an hour or 2.

This particular black out has been worse than others. Around Retiro we had friends with no power for several days.

 

[VINO]

This particular black out has been worse than others. Around Retiro we had friends with no power for several days.

Saw this online. I guess they are having to provide huge mobile generators?

 

[Pink Panther]

This particular black out has been worse than others. Around Retiro we had friends with no power for several days.

The power is out in Colegiales the past few hours. Annoying.

 

[Finance Prof]

It is also down in Las Cañitas for the past hour.

 

[VINO]

I know it is hot out but I've been in BA before with much hotter than this and haven't experienced more than an hour or so. I've never seen this many people affected for so long.

 

[Avocado]

I know it is hot out but I've been in BA before with much hotter than this and haven't experienced more than an hour or so. I've never seen this many people affected for so long.

We have had some blackouts before. Back in 1999 many were without power for over 10 days during the summer. I remember that well. You can read about it here. They need to upgrade the system now that they are charging 400% more for electricity!

La oscura historia de Edesur y Edenor, de las privatizaciones de ayer a los apagones de hoy | Cortes de luz y una concesión por 95 años

Fueron privatizadas en 1992 y están a cargo del servicio hasta 2087, aunque hay reclamos para avanzar en una estatización. Quiénes están detrás de las empresas. La historia de los apagones masivos de 1999 y 2019.

www.pagina12.com.ar

 

[IrishLad]

This year seems to be worse than before. I have not had to deal with this more than once or twice for a short time. There has been hot weather before when everyone had their AC on so seems strange so many are having problems. I hope they upgrade their grid.

 

[LyellLanatone]

I'm out of here once my lease ends! Going to move to Rio. Cost of living is much cheaper. Plus don't have to deal with these black outs.

Take me with you I'll pay half the rent

 

[Uncle Wong]

Take me with you I'll pay half the rent

Are you planning on staying in BA or moving out Lyell?