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Thomas and David: You both make excellent points about the grid and energy needs for electrification. One thing to keep in mind is that these two needs are not necessarily additive, but to a very significant extent, congruent. This is because while EVs do represent a significant new load for the grid, ...

Yes, this is all quite true. The problem with realizing all the possible savings is energy codes. Here in Tennessee, as in most states, the state sets a minimum energy code and local authorities can require higher energy efficiency levels. Unfortunately, Tennessee is considering a law that will set the ...

Kat: I am interested in learning more about technologies that facilitate integration of solar and wind onto utility grids. Many utilities claim that non-inertial generation technologies such as solar make grids unstable, but I know there are technological solutions to this. However, there are many ...

Roya: Your first consideration is the energy efficiency of the building. I have lived in a PV powered off-grid house for 26 years that I built to be very efficient with the technology available at the time. Building technology is better today. Despite the construction techniques I would do differently ...