According to a paper by UCLA published in Environmental Research Letters, “The planned transition could produce 2 negative consequences: a) exacerbating consumers’ demand for electricity at peak usage periods & b) increasing the amount that consumers spend on energy.”
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“Electrifying residential buildings will help to combat climate change and improve indoor air quality — but only if we no longer require gas-fired power plants to generate electricity and ensure there is sufficient renewably generated power available 24/7.”
CA has both issues!
CA has both issues!
They looked at patterns of gas usage: peaks in gas use don’t coincide w/ the times that renewable energy sources are producing the most energy. Wind power capacity varies based on weather; solar is most productive when the sun is high in the sky, not during evening & morning hrs.
In Southern California, gas is 4 to 6 times cheaper than electricity. Modern electric appliances & well-insulated homes can recoup a portion of the price difference b/c they use energy more efficiently, but most low-income households cannot afford to retrofit & update appliances.
Bottom line: Without careful planning, UCLA study finds, shift to green power could cost more & strain the state’s grid.
And guess what? It hurts the poor the most b/c it makes them consume more expensive energy that is unstable. 👈🏻👈🏻👈🏻
And guess what? It hurts the poor the most b/c it makes them consume more expensive energy that is unstable. 👈🏻👈🏻👈🏻
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