Can Liberty Utilities just buy replacement power for Lake Tahoe?
In theory, yes — but in practice Liberty must compete on the open wholesale market against hyperscale tech companies with far deeper pockets. Small utilities have little negotiating leverage against buyers who can pay a premium, which likely means higher prices and no guarantee of enough supply.
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