Yes, but twice now they have ran their water down to sell to the North Is. for profit. The first was when Gillard brought in the carbon tax and they made a motza, 'til they found themselves in dire straights.
Hydro is only base load while the dams are topping, after that it should be husbanded as a precious resource. Tas normally has plenty so there is no reason they shouldn't use it, but keep an eye on dam levels. How is that too much to ask? BassLink may break again.
