Thank goodness there is at least some movement in that direction: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34457663 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34457663 I

Thank goodness there is at least some movement in that direction: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34457663 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34457663 If people really understood just how fragile the electric grid is they would soil themselves. If anything it's amazing that it works as well as it does - a real testament to all those that keep it up and operational. However, as you point out, continually running on the ragged edge is not a wise long term strategy.