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“Niagara Falls Commission, which had been charged with developing a power plant that would harness the force of the falls. The commission had solicited and rejected proposals from around the world, reviewing schemes that ranged from using pneumatic pressure to constructing bizarre devices of” quote by Sean Patrick
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““Niagara Falls Commission, which had been charged with developing a power plant that would harness the force of the falls. The commission had solicited and rejected proposals from around the world, reviewing schemes that ranged from using pneumatic pressure to constructing bizarre devices of””

Sean Patrick

About This Quote

The commission sought a power plant at Niagara Falls, evaluating global proposals, many unconventional, but struggled to find a viable solution.

In simple terms: They examined many ideas but couldn’t settle on a workable plan.

Key Takeaway

Recognize when a project may be unfeasible.

Themes

engineering innovation decisionmaking

Mood

frustrated analytical

Type

technical historical

When to use this quote

  • energy planning
  • infrastructure development
  • policy review

Key Concepts

hydropower feasibility studies

Questions to Reflect On

  • What criteria were missing in the proposals?
  • Could alternative energy sources be considered?
A Different Perspective

Even thorough review may not yield a solution.

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