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[–] Zachariah@lemmy.world 17 points 2 months ago

The Lone Star State has seen a recent surge in small-scale solar development. Grid instability could push more residents to consider adoption.

[–] GBU_28@lemm.ee 16 points 2 months ago (2 children)

"having a moment"

Serious journalism

[–] ShinkanTrain@lemmy.ml 7 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Texas was low key solarmaxxing, what capped bro's rizz?

[–] GBU_28@lemm.ee 3 points 2 months ago

Governor asked for comment:

"Shit be bussin"

[–] Omega_Man@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Why shouldn't media and journalism use modern parlance?

[–] GBU_28@lemm.ee 0 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Why anthropomorphize things that don't require it?

[–] Ensign_Crab@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)
[–] GBU_28@lemm.ee 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Because it's childish and unprofessional

[–] Ensign_Crab@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)
[–] GBU_28@lemm.ee 0 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Journalism should convey data professionally. Else it's gossip.

Climate is a serious topic and should be handled professionally

[–] Ensign_Crab@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Climate is a serious topic, and therefore reporting should be accessible to a wide audience.

[–] GBU_28@lemm.ee 1 points 2 months ago

Which it is, as per journalistic standard, which this title fails.

Defending clowning in a title is a lame take.

[–] Botzo@lemmy.world 7 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Now the utility companies find new ways to eliminate competition from small producers (rooftop solar) like everywhere else.

[–] BrianTheeBiscuiteer@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Are there examples of this happening? First I've heard of this. Also I would figure rooftop solar is a great way to reduce costs for utilities while simultaneously not lowering rates by a penny.

[–] Botzo@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago

Absolutely. Here's a link to the first article I could find about it happening in several states. https://www.energysage.com/blog/net-metering-going-away/

[–] ignirtoq@fedia.io 2 points 2 months ago (2 children)
[–] AA5B@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Very cool: New England states kicking ass, per capita, despite less sun!

I see 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, and 16th best per capita!

[–] jeffw@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)
[–] ignirtoq@fedia.io 0 points 2 months ago

Yes, I got a paywall.