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Re:US electricity demand surged in 2025 – solar handled 61% ... by jordanb on Saturday January 17, 2026 @11:50AM (#46659517)
Gas stoves need electricity for the starter these days. Maybe you can get a really old one with a pilot light.

It's far easier to provide a backup for electric appliances using a generator, than it is to store CNG onsite for gas interruption.

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Re:US electricity demand surged in 2025 – solar handled 61% ... by maxerickson on Saturday January 17, 2026 @11:54AM (#46659564)
Matches work fine to light burners.
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Re:US electricity demand surged in 2025 – solar handled 61% ... by seanmcdirmid on Saturday January 17, 2026 @03:05PM (#46661527)
A lighter works wonders if your spark igniters ever get shorted by your wife dumping water on the stove.
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