Is it the AI, stupid?
Other considerations for sharp rise in electricity cost. Tangential to power-line land-grabs underway.
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The many Traps of Rooftop Solar
The many Traps of Rooftop Solar Rooftop solar is often marketed as a sustainable, decentralized energy solution — but in the long term, it can become a trap due to a combination of economic, technological, political, and grid-dependency factors. Here’s how: 1. Net Metering and Policy Manipulation 2. Grid Dependency Remains 3. Maintenance and Replacement … Read more
History of PEPCO Power Plants and Deregulation – or How They are Screwing You
History of PEPCO Power Plants and Deregulation – or How They are Screwing You Under Standard Offer Service (SOS) in Maryland (also used in D.C.), electricity rates are set through a regulated procurement process designed to simulate competitive market pricing—but often fail to deliver lower rates. Here’s how it works: If you don’t choose a … Read more