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ALERT: Contrary to industry-sponsored #AB1139, research shows local solar + storage (rooftops, schools, etc.) can save US $473B and create 2M more jobs by 2050. It is the *most* cost-effective & equitable way to reach our climate goals. 1️⃣ @drvolts volts.wtf/p/rooftop-sola…
2️⃣ Growth in local solar/storage can bring prices down because:
👉 reduces distribution/transmission costs (more electricity is generated, stored locally) = grid resilience.
👉 reduces the need for power plants that only run during peak periods (instead of gas/coal plants).
👉 reduces distribution/transmission costs (more electricity is generated, stored locally) = grid resilience.
👉 reduces the need for power plants that only run during peak periods (instead of gas/coal plants).
👉 over time, reduces the need for more capital expenditures (and the 10% markup from utility monopoly) which is eventually passed on to ratepayers.
👉 Reduces line loss as it travels through lines (5% of energy lost this way).
👉Makes grid more resilient (fewer outages). 3️⃣
👉 Reduces line loss as it travels through lines (5% of energy lost this way).
👉Makes grid more resilient (fewer outages). 3️⃣
