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".... part of the problem is just a lack of awareness and comfort with the technology. But the bigger issue is that utilities are not incentivized to look for c
by thelastgallon 3y ago
".... part of the problem is just a lack of awareness and comfort with the technology. But the bigger issue is that utilities are not incentivized to look for cheaper, more efficient solutions like reconductoring because they profit off capital spending."
- epistasis 3y agoMore people need to realize that utilities are not at all like normal businesses, so to spell it out in more detail for those that don't know: Normal businesses make more money when they cut costs. Utilities (typically) get to charge a fixed upsell percentage and so they make more money when they increase their costs.