An earlier post mentioned a discussion between Jim Lord and Rick Cowles on the possibility of segregating the utilities into mini-utilities, to run independent from the grid as a solution to the problem. Here is his response:

"The bottom line - I don't think it's practical at this late date, and even as far back as the time that Jim and I discussed it, I didn't think it was practical simply from a standpoint of time to implement. That doesn't mean Jim's idea wouldn't work, because it would - if we had another 3 years to work out the logistics."

This came from the horses mouth via email today.

-- Goldi (goldilucks@yahoo.com), December 30, 1998

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So, what exactly do we have time for?

-- Critt Jarvis (critt@critt.com), December 31, 1998.

Preparing our family.....that is if it doesn't happen tomorrow like some suggest.

-- Moore Dinty moore (not@thistime.com), December 31, 1998.