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Self-supply is likely the best approach for Muskingum if the goal is to secure the lowest possible rate. Who wants to be at the mercy of "contracts with "energy suppliers" won't matter for much in capacity deficient grids. These alternative suppliers will drop like dead fleas from the resulting consequences of price & system instability. Remember, the two are directly proportional.

Currents of Change: The Battery Storage Revolution in Christian County Explore the electrifying journey of Christian County as it stands at the crossroads of energy innovation and community concerns. ‘Currents of Change’ delves into the heart of the battery storage revolution, shedding light on the potential benefits and challenges of introducing a lithium battery storage facility. Join us as we navigate through the complexities of renewable energy solutions, environmental impacts, and the local response to this technological advancement. #EnergyEvolution #BatteryStorage #ChristianCountyCurrents #RenewableRevolution #CommunityCharge Proposed battery storage facility causing concern for neighbors in Christian County OZARK, Mo. (KY3) - Neighbors in Christian County are up in arms over a proposal to build a large battery storage facility near Ozark. They say only a handful of households were even told about it ahead of time. The project has been proposed by Black Mountain Energy Storage and if approved it would sit behind the substation off Old Prospect Road and Elk Valley. The facility would store lithium ion batteries and the people living nearby told KY3 they’re upset not only with the potential environmental impacts but they say they barely got any notice. “If it is safe, that’s great, but prove it to us,” said area HOA president Jack Peavey. Black Mountain Energy Storage wants to build on 30+ acres of land near Ozark for a lithium ion battery storage facility. Those in the area like Kendra Blankenship say there was little notice about an upcoming Planning and Zoning meeting. “So there’s approximately five to seven homes that were actually notified,” said Blankenship. “Nobody else outside of that radius had any idea until we started speaking about it.” The facility would be surrounded by 8 foot fences and would contain more than 50 large battery containers. Blankenship and others in the area say they worry about some of the impacts a battery storage facility would have on the environment. http://www.OneVoiceNow.org website, Explains utilizing established public TV stations to voting on local issues. See This Video - https://lnkd.in/gzfgqpNw OneVoiceNow.org is a website that promotes a new way of democracy and communication in the digital age. It proposes a system where every citizen can have a voice and a vote on local issues, using their TV and phone. The website explains how this system works, what are the benefits and challenges, and how to start a One Voice Now Coalition in your community. The website also features videos, articles, and a book that explore the concept of One Voice Now and its potential to transform public media and voting.

#energystorage has been viewed as a panacea of grid reliability and renewables integration. As important as storage is, that might be a bit of an extreme perspective in my view, generally speaking. HOWEVER, it certainly made a huge difference in keeping the California grid going during this recent heat wave. And as more batteries are deployed and demanded by utilities, the costs will continue to drop and perhaps it will become the panacea some claim it is. https://lnkd.in/gez9Ms8P #reliability #DERs #BESS #resilience

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I've done the (simple) maths on the Labour 100% net zero electricity by 2030. It's simply impossible unless you can commission a Sizewell C a year for six years (bear in mind that work started on Hinkley Point in 2010 and it's not going to be commissioned until 2030). Alternatively they could simple increase the wind, wave and solar capacity byt 150%. that might be possible, although it's taken 20 years to build the current capacity. But they'll also have to be able to cover a 100 hour dunkelflaute. That's either £1.4 trillion of battery storage or a mere 400 Dinorwigs, costing some £170 billion. Workings and references can be found here https://lnkd.in/gepJs3td

More than three fourths of North Carolina voters (78%) across a spectrum of political ideologies support legislation that would authorize a study to find ways to modernize North Carolina’s current electricity system to make it more reliable and provide customers with more options, according to a new poll conducted for Conservatives for Clean Energy. https://lnkd.in/gNP4xF9F Energy customers want market reform in the Carolinas. The Clean Energy Buyers Association along with nine companies and four other business and consumer advocacy groups recently sent a letter to North Carolina lawmakers, urging approval of House Bill 503. The bill would authorize and fund the creation of a legislative study committee to evaluate competitive wholesale market options to ensure a well-designed and well-implemented market for North Carolina ratepayers. Read more: https://lnkd.in/epxJmA5H

Transmission lines - "Can't go underground, can't go over road corridors, can't follow unused but still predominantly government owned rail corridors, no, need to go over private agricultural land" Including over a 160 year old merino stud. Transgrid answer 'Oh, just agist stock elsewhere during the construction phase'. Seriously? Maybe Transgrid needs a biosecurity lesson or three? It gets better, Transgrid seems to think that it can 'off-set' an endangered species....... What was that about 'social licence'? Yes, an inquiry is essential. There should be public hearings. Such an obvious thing to do one would think. However, this is opposed by the Government, the Greens and the ever caring and ever so concerned about just about everything, Senator Pocock. https://lnkd.in/g3JxxaV4

Other power companies believe they could engage with landowners and rural communities better than others have done on controversial powerlines. #highvoltage #powerlines #powercor. https://lnkd.in/g2tMxfP2

📢 What is RUBS, and how can it benefit you? RUBS, or Ratio Utility Billing System, is a fair and cost-effective way to split utility expenses among residents. Find out how RUBS from Think Utility Services can save you money and promote conservation. Learn more today: https://bit.ly/3sljvKv 💡💧🔌 #RUBS #UtilityBilling #ThinkUtilityServices #submeter

Public Power in Maine is on the ballot. Some polls https://lnkd.in/gNP8qxT8 say that most voters want to keep the investor-owned model. Public power advocates promote local control instead of foreign companies (Central Maine Power https://lnkd.in/gVZHcQgC is owned by Spanish company Avangrid and Versant Power https://lnkd.in/gv-havDX is owned by Canadian company Enmax). Time to register to vote in Maine! Ballot Question 3 proposes replacing Maine’s two investor-owned utility companies — CMP and Versant — with a board of elected and appointed members and a private third-party operator. The ballot question would change who owns the poles, wires, substations and other associated infrastructure, and who is responsible for delivering electricity. It would not change who owns electricity production or supply. Watch this news video from 10/15/23. https://lnkd.in/gFzjvmjJ Thanks. Mike #publicpower #IOU #Maine