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I know that authors don't write headlines, but this article should be headlined, "Touted for Climate Change Benefits, Energy Electrification Has Stalled and Pos
by analyte123 5y ago
I know that authors don't write headlines, but this article should be headlined, "Touted for Climate Change Benefits, Energy Electrification Has Stalled and Poses New Risks and Costs". Most of their electric energy ratio graphs are flat for a twenty year period. While there have been major improvements in batteries and some improvements in efficiency, real electricity prices have not decreased in the same twenty years. The author correctly points out that electrification makes homes far more vulnerable to service disruption unless everybody shells out $10k+ for solar and batteries. Even then, you're going to need more Powerwalls than most people will ever buy to have hot water, transportation, and unspoiled food after a hurricane.