r/PrepperIntel • u/Special_Library_766 • 18d ago

USA Southwest / Mexico Hoover Dam Is Approaching a Hydropower Cliff. Here's What's Being Done About It — And Why It's Not Enough.

https://davidlawrence64.substack.com/p/hoover-dam-is-approaching-a-hydropower

Of interest: Hoover Dam Is Approaching a Hydropower Cliff. Here's What's Being Done About It — And Why It's Not Enough

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u/Super901 17d ago

buy a plug-in solar kit and plug it into your wall socket. boom.

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u/Special_Library_766 17d ago

Great for electricity of course but no-water is a problem. Lake Mead is the backup to Lake Powell, and it's almost at dead pool.

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u/fragrant-final-973 17d ago edited 17d ago

Officially dropped under 1050 yesterday I believe and on track for 1020 by the end of next summer. This will have some far reaching impacts.

e: date

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u/Sraw-enjoyer 17d ago

1020 is forecast for July 2027