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.”