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Re:Gravity Energy Storage: Alternative to batteries for grid... by dismalpedigree on Wednesday January 06, 2021 @12:41AM (#25654952)
I had something similar offered by Duke Energy. They credited like $10/mo to be able to turn my AC off whenever they felt like it. It was terrible. You know when i want my AC the most? When its hot. And that is exactly when it would be disabled. That thing got removed within days.
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Re:Gravity Energy Storage: Alternative to batteries for grid... by WalterBright on Wednesday January 06, 2021 @04:34PM (#25662843)
Turning off is a blunt instrument. A better approach is to set the thermostat higher.
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Re:Gravity Energy Storage: Alternative to batteries for grid... by dismalpedigree on Wednesday January 13, 2021 @05:53PM (#25769115)
It has the same effect. Its hot out. I want it not hot in my house.
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