• Zorque@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    “Not enough power from renewables? Just turn off your fridge for a few days and you’ll be fine!”

    Honestly that sentiment has strong “blame the consumer” vibes that seems to pervade climate arguments.

    Sure, people can reduce consumption, but at best its a stopgap, not a solution.

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      1 year ago

      There’s stuff like heaters and to a degree things like washing machines that can shape the time they’re active to whenever there’s a lull.

      Consider Britain: Each time the BBC runs a popular show you get an energy usage spike once it’s over because people are getting up and make themselves a cuppa. Doesn’t really make sense to run the heater in the tank for your shower at the same time, or charge your car, that can wait a bit.