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One thing to keep in mind, is that during periods of high demand they run the most inefficient, most polluting power sources, like diesel generators or natural
by mlindner 4y ago
One thing to keep in mind, is that during periods of high demand they run the most inefficient, most polluting power sources, like diesel generators or natural gas peaker plants which are generally less efficient. So by dumping power on the grid when it's most needed you're reducing CO2 output more than if you just kept it for yourself. You then use it back when demand is low (early morning/late night) and efficient power sources are running.
- beeboop 4y agoThis. There's an entire industry around getting companies to use their industrial generators at peak energy consumption times (and also do things like turn down their thermostats). The power bill for a huge electric user is absolutely massive if they're hitting hard at peak peak times. Like several percent of their annual energy cost can come from a few hours of use.