Contrary to what the study seems to suggest, my understanding is that New York City currently has a surplusof electric power capacity and will continue to have a surplus for several years.
First, fusion research failed to progress as quickly as expected, so there were no power stations producing streams ofsurplus plasma to fuel fusion-torch recyclers.
The glut exacerbates the inefficiency by forcing the utilities to rely on dirtier and less efficient sources ofpower to meet peak demand rather than simply redirecting surpluspower from low demand to high-demand markets.
He added that a vibrant agriculture system would result in a surplusof food, allowing the societal leaders to attract outsiders to the area and exert power.