Historic Heat and Drought Trigger Electric Rationing Reactions in Mexico, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Colombia

Unprecedented heat and drought in Mexico, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Colombia have led to electric rationing, stirring mixed reactions among citizens and officials alike.

Summary

  • Citizens urged to cut energy and water use due to demand surpassing generation capacity.
  • Blackouts in multiple regions due to high temperatures affecting dam levels.
  • Suggestions include mandating solar panels with air conditioning installations.

Reactions

“Got a friend in Monterrey. They are not ok down there.”

“Every air conditioning unit should have a standard solar panel attached to the grid.”

“This is only the beginning.”

“Mexico doesn’t have a rationing problem; it has a ‘president’ imposed by cartels issue.”

Challenges

“The ICE CNFL monopoly in Costa Rica is hindering personal energy generation, causing issues.”

“All these areas are in trouble. Not good.”