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[Victoria Watcher]

I’m not saying who is or isn’t supplying it, I’m saying the new supply is not renewable energy. Peak daytime use during daylight hours is one thing, powering the grid when the sun’s not shining is another, and they need to come up with 5MW.

 

Can't they increase solar and wind, and add batteries?  That graph above certainly does show some power coming from it stored in batteries.  Battery storage might still be expensive, but it's less challenging than automotive batteries, as energy density and weight and volume (area of land taken) are not as important as cars.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 18 June 2022 - 06:45 AM.

[Mike K.]

In the article I linked above they touch on this, but it wouldn’t be enough. You’d need massive battery arrays to capture sufficient volumes of energy. And it would have to be leftover energy, too. So there would be times you’re unable to save any residuals.

[Mike K.]

But the point I’m making is they can’t power both AC and EVs. It’s a problem.

[Victoria Watcher]

But the point I’m making is they can’t power both AC and EVs. It’s a problem.

 

You can build a coal-fired electricity plant today with near zero emissions, if you sequester or otherwise capture the carbon.  It can be done, just not very economically. Electric cars are coming but not as fast as some think.  Even if today every new car sold was electric it would still be 15-25 year phase-in, when looking at the entire fleet.  That should be enough time for electricity producers to react, but it'll need environmentalists to get out of the way somewhat.

 

That fact is, consumers will never tolerate brown-outs or rolling black-outs in The West (they only occurred in California in 2000-2001, and only 1.5 million people were affected, and only for 3 days mostly).  We will likely adjust.  Or we will vote in politicians that ensure we do (Gray Davis was recalled in CA partly due to the electricity crisis).

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 18 June 2022 - 07:05 AM.

[Mike K.]

Well, they’ve got 5MW to worry about for the time-being. That’s going to take some creativity.

[Victoria Watcher]

Well, they’ve got 5MW to worry about for the time-being. That’s going to take some creativity.

 

Maybe BC can gouge them again.

 

BC Hydro's Powerex pays $750M to settle California claims

 

https://www.cbc.ca/n...laims-1.1378482

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 18 June 2022 - 07:08 AM.

[Mike K.]

Maybe President Obama can lend a helping hand:

The select board approved a request for a 2,500-gallon commercial propane tank for 79 Turkeyland Cove Road in Katama — owned by former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. “We’ve never had a private propane tank come to us,” said select board member Arthur Smadbeck, with select board member Michael Donaroma noting a private-residence propane tank is typically a fraction of the quantity being requested.

- https://www.mvtimes....-not-completed/

[Victoria Watcher]

Can't expect Obama to drive down to the exchange-a-tank at the local corner store.

[Mike K.]

Driving wouldn’t be environmentally friendly.

[todd]

Can't expect Obama to drive down to the exchange-a-tank at the local corner store.

You save a bit if you can find a place that still fills them


Tank exchanges about five dollars more last time I checked

Edited by todd, 18 June 2022 - 06:32 PM.

[dasmo]

What does he know that we don’t?

[Victoria Watcher]

A Swedish firm is about to build the world’s largest single offshore wind farm

 

Aurora will be sited in the Swedish Economic Zone, about 20 kilometers (12.4 miles) from the island of Gotland and 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) from the island of Öland. 

 

The $18 billion offshore wind farm will feature up to 370 wind turbines with a maximum height of 370 meters (1,213 feet). For perspective, the Empire State Building is 381 meters, or 1,250 feet tall.

 

OX2 does not indicate which wind turbines it will use in its announcement. The tallest turbines currently available are 242 meters (794 feet) high and made by MingYang Smart Energy.

 

Here’s where it gets mind-blowing: Aurora’s electricity production will be about 24 terawatt-hours (TWh) per year. That’s enough power for around 5 million households, or about 17% of the total electricity consumption in Sweden. (This is why I’m an offshore wind geek.)

 

The wind farm’s first phase of construction is expected to begin in 2028. Aurora is expected to start producing energy in 2030.

 

 

 

https://electrek.co/...hore-wind-farm/

[Victoria Watcher]

What's happening here?

 

https://www.realtor....lwood-royal-bay

 

 

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Why only go half way with these panels? 

 

Like on the closest house, it could easily have 2x the number of panels. 

 

If you are going to go through the effort and expense of installation and maintenance of these panels and their asociated equipment, why only half-measures?

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 27 September 2022 - 11:02 AM.

[LJ]

Looks like a nice subdivision.

[Mike K.]

I guess this fits here.

The CRD is making it easier for people to retrofit parts of SFDs to lower energy costs and emissions:

The Capital Regional District (CRD) has launched the Home Energy Navigator program which is designed to streamline home energy upgrades in the region's single-family homes.

The Home Energy Navigator Program aims to support residents to undertake low carbon home energy retrofits and take advantage of government and utility incentives. Participants are connected with an Energy Concierge, who is then available throughout a retrofit project to answer questions, provide support, and give local, expert advice and guidance to navigate the complex world of home energy retrofits.

"Whether you need help identifying energy saving opportunities, comparing insulation or heat pump quotes, or applying for rebates and grants, this program is here to help," said Nikki Elliott, Manager of Climate Action Programs for the CRD. "This program has been designed to give residents the knowledge and confidence to improve the efficiency of their homes."

The Home Energy Navigator Program in a free program created by the CRD and local government partners in the capital region and informed by industry experts, including numerous local contractors. It is being executed by City Green Solutions, a local non-profit with decades of experience helping homeowners save energy.

Energy used in buildings accounts for about a third of the region’s greenhouse gas emissions. The CRD Board declared a climate emergency on February 13, 2019, including calling for the CRD to take a leadership role in pursuing regional carbon neutrality. The Home Energy Navigator program is a key action in the 2021 CRD Climate Action Strategy.

Residents can participate in the program for free by filling out a registration form at www.homeenergynav.ca or calling 1.866.381.9995.

[Victoria Watcher]

Almost every energy retrofit locally here will have an extremely long return on investment. Like 15-40 years. But fill your boots.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 08 November 2022 - 11:32 AM.

[Mike K.]

There are two ways of looking at it, I guess. Some retrofits may increase the value of a home at the time of re-sale, so if you put in $20k in retrofits, you might get an extra $50k on your asking price, or your place is favoured by the better buyer because it has been retrofitted. A heat pump is not a negative when you're buying a home.

[Victoria Watcher]

Pretty low on the list.

https://www.renofi.c...-on-investment/

No improvement brings 100% ROI, yet alone what you have suggested.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 08 November 2022 - 11:42 AM.

[Nparker]

The Capital Regional District (CRD) has launched the Home Energy Navigator program which is designed to streamline home energy upgrades in the region's single-family homes

Why is the CRD launching a program to assist racist homeowners? They should be made to suffer for their centuries of colonialism, segregation and unending assault of Mother Gaia.

 

ps: It's so damn easy to speak "woke".

[Mike K.]

What are you looking at? I can't see anything related to energy there.