Amazing video by Technology Connections. It's a long one, but don't miss his 30 minute angry rant at the end.

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[–] 27 points 7 months ago (3 children)

Not finished it yet but it annoys me so much that for some reason it is VASTLY cheaper for me to buy a briefcase or two full of batteries for my house than it is for the same to be done in bulk at the scale of the grid.

Just batteries would cut my energy costs to about a third of their current rate by charging them at cheaper off peak prices. Isn't it insane that this is a feature of the current energy market?

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  • [–] 6 points 7 months ago* (2 children)

    It is in some markets. California PG&e has it, Texas is offering subsidies in some cities for it, and I've heard that it's becoming popular in the UK too (octopus iirc).

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