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I didn't read the mathematical analysis terribly closely, but this additional point is at least as important. It is also much easier to understand. > The resul
by crackercrews 4y ago
I didn't read the mathematical analysis terribly closely, but this additional point is at least as important. It is also much easier to understand.
> The results are very wrong, but there’s something even worse about this paper: an undeclared conflict of interest. The first two authors, Talor Gruenwald and Brady A. Seals are employees of RMI, Carbon-Free Buildings, which is, according to their website, “a non-partisan, non-profit organization that works to transform global energy systems across the real economy.” Their organization’s aims are to “Raise public awareness of health and climate costs of fossil fuels in buildings.”, “Design and advocate for carbon-free buildings policies in 20 key US states that represent 70% of direct gas use.”, “Retrofit large numbers of existing buildings to be all-electric, grid-interactive, and efficient.”, “Create buildings industry platforms to support dissemination of technology, supply chain development, and business-led interventions.”, “Leverage US successes to influence global supply chains and scale to China, India, Southeast Asia, and Africa.”.
- reedjosh 4y agoAnd I think this push for > Carbon-Free Buildings is just another push to remove alternative energy sources from the homes of individuals. Part of the growing smart meter control movement currently exemplified by Nest thermostats.