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The US electrical grid is in desperate need of upgrades, watchdog warns (www.engadget.com)
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[โ€“] SuiXi3D@kbin.social 9 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Stick a windmill up there, that aughta do it!

[โ€“] ElPussyKangaroo@lemmy.world 11 points 1 year ago

If that ain't enough, get a nuclear plant installed in your backyard ๐Ÿ˜ค๐Ÿ’ฏ

[โ€“] 0110010001100010@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

Tiny lot + aforementioned old growth trees means that's also not viable. :( My "best" option (which I have) is a nat gas backup generator for when the grid goes down. It's expensive, and very much NOT a clean energy source, but it's what I have to work with. I work 100% from home and need full-time power.

[โ€“] guyrocket@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Your right! There are many kinds of renewables.

[โ€“] Branch_Ranch@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

*you're right.