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Sundus Insight<p>🌞 Is solar energy the future? Discover why investing in solar panels is a smart choice! From cost savings to environmental benefits, learn how solar power is shaping a sustainable future. ⚡💰 <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SolarEnergy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SolarEnergy</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/RenewableEnergy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RenewableEnergy</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/GoGreen" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GoGreen</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Sustainability" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Sustainability</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SolarPower" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SolarPower</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/CleanEnergy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CleanEnergy</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/GreenLiving" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GreenLiving</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/EcoFriendly" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EcoFriendly</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SolarPanels" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SolarPanels</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/EnergySavings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EnergySavings</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FutureEnergy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>FutureEnergy</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SolarInvestment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SolarInvestment</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ClimateAction" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ClimateAction</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SustainableLiving" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SustainableLiving</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SolarTechnology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SolarTechnology</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/NetZero" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NetZero</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/EnergyIndependence" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EnergyIndependence</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SmartInvestment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SmartInvestment</span></a></p><p><a href="https://sundusliban.com/is-solar-energy-the-future-best-for-2025/?utm_source=mastodon&amp;utm_medium=jetpack_social" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">sundusliban.com/is-solar-energ</span><span class="invisible">y-the-future-best-for-2025/?utm_source=mastodon&amp;utm_medium=jetpack_social</span></a></p>
OccuWorld<p>BuildItSolar: Solar energy projects for Do It Yourselfers to save money and reduce pollution</p><p><a href="https://www.builditsolar.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">builditsolar.com/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p>It is a "hands-on" site with detailed plans for alternative energy projects including solar space heating, water heating, passive solar home design, solar pool heating, solar cooking, photovoltiacs, wind generators, and much much more… just free ideas, plans, and information here…</p><p><a href="https://syzito.xyz/tags/BuildItSolar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BuildItSolar</span></a> <a href="https://syzito.xyz/tags/AlternativeEnergy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AlternativeEnergy</span></a> <a href="https://syzito.xyz/tags/DIY" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DIY</span></a> <a href="https://syzito.xyz/tags/FreePlans" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>FreePlans</span></a> <a href="https://syzito.xyz/tags/StepByStep" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>StepByStep</span></a> <a href="https://syzito.xyz/tags/EnergyIndependence" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EnergyIndependence</span></a></p>
Salman Mehdi<p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://ec.social-network.europa.eu/@EUCommission" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>EUCommission</span></a></span> This is a monumental step for Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania! Disconnecting from the Russian power grid and integrating into the EU energy market showcases resilience, unity, and strategic foresight. It’s a testament to the power of collaboration and long-term planning. A historic leap towards energy independence and a stronger, more unified Europe. 🇪🇺</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/EnergyIndependence" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EnergyIndependence</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/EUUnity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EUUnity</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Resilience" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Resilience</span></a></p>
Sweet Home Alaberta 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ 🇲🇽<p>Canada needs to finally build another multi-batch pipeline, but from MB to the east...should've been done with Trudeau 1.</p><p><a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/CdnPoli" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CdnPoli</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/GasPrices" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GasPrices</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/EnergyIndependence" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EnergyIndependence</span></a></p>
andybrwn<p>Natural-gas drillers are looking ahead to new export hubs and easier regulations under the coming Trump presidency <a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/energy-oil/us-natural-gas-export-growth-higher-emissions-prices-a913a5d7?st=8gtNf6" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">wsj.com/business/energy-oil/us</span><span class="invisible">-natural-gas-export-growth-higher-emissions-prices-a913a5d7?st=8gtNf6</span></a> </p><p>There’s no <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/EnergyIndependence" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EnergyIndependence</span></a> if we export the stuff rather than saving for future domestic use.</p>
Stephen Collins<p>New solar + battery installation starts tomorrow.</p><p><a href="https://aus.social/tags/climatechange" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>climatechange</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/energyindependence" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>energyindependence</span></a> </p><p>cc <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://mastodon.social/@evcricket" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>evcricket</span></a></span></p>
Tina M Casey<p>Solar revolution comes to Estonia</p><p><a href="https://newsie.social/tags/solar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>solar</span></a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/solarpower" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>solarpower</span></a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/solarpowerplants" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>solarpowerplants</span></a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/solarenergy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>solarenergy</span></a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/energy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>energy</span></a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/electricity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>electricity</span></a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/estonia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>estonia</span></a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/cleanenergy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>cleanenergy</span></a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/energyindependence" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>energyindependence</span></a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/renewableenergy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>renewableenergy</span></a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/reewables" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>reewables</span></a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/energytransition" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>energytransition</span></a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/powerplants" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>powerplants</span></a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/cleanelectricity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>cleanelectricity</span></a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/greenenergy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>greenenergy</span></a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/cleanenergy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>cleanenergy</span></a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/greeneconomy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>greeneconomy</span></a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/cleanpower" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>cleanpower</span></a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/solarpv" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>solarpv</span></a></p><p><a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2024/11/30/baltic-nation-deploys-solar-power-for-100-energy-independence/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">cleantechnica.com/2024/11/30/b</span><span class="invisible">altic-nation-deploys-solar-power-for-100-energy-independence/</span></a></p>
Tina M Casey<p>Solar revolution comes to Estonia</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/solar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>solar</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/solarpower" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>solarpower</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/solarpowerplants" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>solarpowerplants</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/solarenergy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>solarenergy</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/energy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>energy</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/electricity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>electricity</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/estonia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>estonia</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/cleanenergy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>cleanenergy</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/energyindependence" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>energyindependence</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/renewableenergy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>renewableenergy</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/reewables" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>reewables</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/energytransition" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>energytransition</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/powerplants" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>powerplants</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/cleanelectricity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>cleanelectricity</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/greenenergy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>greenenergy</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/cleanenergy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>cleanenergy</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/greeneconomy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>greeneconomy</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/cleanpower" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>cleanpower</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/solarpv" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>solarpv</span></a></p><p><a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2024/11/30/baltic-nation-deploys-solar-power-for-100-energy-independence/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">cleantechnica.com/2024/11/30/b</span><span class="invisible">altic-nation-deploys-solar-power-for-100-energy-independence/</span></a></p>
JdeB<p>545 <a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/ClimateSolution" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ClimateSolution</span></a> <a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/EnergyIndependence" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EnergyIndependence</span></a></p><p>As always: the cost comes before the benefit and you plan ahead for years, but the comfort is immediate.<br>Energy Independence does not mean off-grid, beside costs there is a more important motive to do it: lower the load off the grid. <br>Now you may take pen and paper. Lots of figures, calculation besides other information.<br>But, as stated, the conditions differ very much on the country !<br>This channel is 'famous' for the valuable links in the description !</p><p>"What I Learned After 1 Year with New Solar Panels" [16:39 min]<br>by Undecided with Matt Ferrell</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsjhD1InL64" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">youtube.com/watch?v=zsjhD1InL6</span><span class="invisible">4</span></a> </p><p>Quote by UwMF:<br>"Nov 19, 2024<br>It’s been a full year since I installed these solar panels and a large home battery on my new house … and I’ve got some news. They say solar power can save you thousands on energy bills, but what actually happened. This past year was a bit of a rollercoaster ride from the challenges of getting them installed to seeing how well they handled powering my all-electric house through heat waves, freezing temperatures, and a couple of small power outages. Spoiler alert: solar isn’t all sunshine and rainbows. Was my net zero house ready for all of it? Was I able to achieve net zero energy? And most important … was it worth it? Let’s just say, I learned some pretty surprising lessons that may be of use to you."</p><p>Time stamps<br>00:00 - Intro<br>01:32 - What We Installed<br>03:19 - The Reasoning<br>06:29 - House Performance &amp; Costs<br>14:04 - Takeaways</p><p><a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/StopBurningThings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>StopBurningThings</span></a> <a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/StopEcoside" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>StopEcoside</span></a> <br><a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/ClimateBreakDown" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ClimateBreakDown</span></a></p>
Nonilex<p>“<a href="https://masto.ai/tags/Biden" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Biden</span></a> was not quitting …a personal &amp; national <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/existential" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>existential</span></a> undertaking…a 'battle for the soul of the nation.'</p><p>“Top <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/leaders" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>leaders</span></a> are driven by a quest for <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/immortality" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>immortality</span></a> through their <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/leadership" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>leadership</span></a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/legacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>legacy</span></a>.…</p><p>“Biden is deservedly proud of his record…, having delivered a strong <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/economy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>economy</span></a> w/plunging <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/inflation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>inflation</span></a> (7.5% to 2.7%), the lowest <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/unemployment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>unemployment</span></a> (3.8%) in decades, <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/growth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>growth</span></a> that is driving 80% of the <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/WorldBank" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WorldBank</span></a>’s forecast, &amp; <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/EnergyIndependence" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EnergyIndependence</span></a> w/ US becoming the world’s largest <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/energy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>energy</span></a> exporter.</p>
CelloMom On Cars<p>As of January 2024, <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/India" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>India</span></a>'s <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/railway" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>railway</span></a> network is 94% electric.</p><p>"Indian Railways has become the country’s largest consumer of electricity, and the impact of this shift towards <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/electrification" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>electrification</span></a> on the country’s <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/EnergyIndependence" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EnergyIndependence</span></a> is significant."</p><p><a href="https://www.energymonitor.ai/tech/electrification/how-india-made-45-of-its-railway-network-electric-in-just-five-years/?cf-view" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">energymonitor.ai/tech/electrif</span><span class="invisible">ication/how-india-made-45-of-its-railway-network-electric-in-just-five-years/?cf-view</span></a></p>
chris actual<p>Wooooooo <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/uruguay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>uruguay</span></a> !</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/decarbonization" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>decarbonization</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/energyindependence" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>energyindependence</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/energy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>energy</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/renewables" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>renewables</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/electricity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>electricity</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2023/dec/27/uruguays-green-power-revolution-rapid-shift-to-wind-shows-the-world-how-its-done" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">theguardian.com/global-develop</span><span class="invisible">ment/2023/dec/27/uruguays-green-power-revolution-rapid-shift-to-wind-shows-the-world-how-its-done</span></a></p>
CelloMom On Cars<p>Meanwhile:</p><p>"<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/EdMiliband" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EdMiliband</span></a> is to announce Labour’s plan for an energy independence act that would boost Britain’s <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/EnergyIndependence" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EnergyIndependence</span></a> and cut bills for families.</p><p>The party says the bill will enable a <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Labour" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Labour</span></a> government to establish a <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/UK" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>UK</span></a> electricity system fully based on clean power by 2030, with the largest expansion of renewable power in <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Britain" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Britain</span></a>’s history, and establish “<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/GBEnergy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GBEnergy</span></a>”, a publicly owned energy company announced by Keir Starmer last year."</p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/oct/08/labour-to-unveil-plan-for-largest-expansion-of-renewable-power-in-british-history" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">theguardian.com/politics/2023/</span><span class="invisible">oct/08/labour-to-unveil-plan-for-largest-expansion-of-renewable-power-in-british-history</span></a></p>
Kevin Leecaster<p>Buying a home is a major investment. And choosing a home with an already-installed <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/SolarEnergy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SolarEnergy</span></a> system is a great way to save on energy bills, reduce carbon emissions, and increase your home’s <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/EnergyIndependence" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EnergyIndependence</span></a>. Like any water heater, fridge, or other home appliance, however, there are questions you should ask before signing the dotted line📝:</p><p>From warranties and tax credits, to installer histories and beyond, check out our list of things you should know: <a href="https://www.energy.gov/eere/solar/consumers-guide-buying-house-solar-panels" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">energy.gov/eere/solar/consumer</span><span class="invisible">s-guide-buying-house-solar-panels</span></a></p>
CelloMom On Cars<p>"Still, many energy analysts think <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/China" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>China</span></a>’s <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/coal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>coal</span></a> use could peak as early as next year.</p><p>To be sure, lowering <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/emissions" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>emissions</span></a> is not the only motive here. What China wants is <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/EnergyIndependence" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EnergyIndependence</span></a>. It’s building coal plants to replace expensive, imported gas. It is fast-tracking solar and wind so it can move away from coal imports. </p><p>But in <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/climate" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>climate</span></a> terms, it doesn’t matter why countries reduce their carbon emissions, only that they do."</p><p><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/07/13/china-renewables-ev-peak-emissions/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">washingtonpost.com/opinions/20</span><span class="invisible">23/07/13/china-renewables-ev-peak-emissions/</span></a></p>
CelloMom On Cars<p>This is what gives people FOMO:</p><p>"The report projects that expanding wind and solar capacity could save Texans between $6.1 billion and $15.2 billion per year, even as the state’s politicians fight tooth and nail against <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/wind" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>wind</span></a> and <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/solar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>solar</span></a> project development."</p><p>Also, this is what true <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/EnergyIndependence" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EnergyIndependence</span></a> looks like: energy from sun and wind from your own land.</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/EnergyTransition" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EnergyTransition</span></a> <br><a href="https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2023/05/12/wind-and-solar-energy-saved-texans-11-billion-in-2022/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">pv-magazine-usa.com/2023/05/12</span><span class="invisible">/wind-and-solar-energy-saved-texans-11-billion-in-2022/</span></a></p>
Official Kakistocracy Jester 🪓<p>We pre-ordered a <a href="https://stranger.social/tags/Volkswagen" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Volkswagen</span></a> <a href="https://stranger.social/tags/ID4" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ID4</span></a> last year, and it will finally be arriving in two weeks or so. I will be posting updates about our experience with it, as there is very little reference to it in the Mastoverse (probably not a word). </p><p>With <a href="https://stranger.social/tags/RoofTopSolar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RoofTopSolar</span></a> charging an <a href="https://stranger.social/tags/EV" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EV</span></a> , we have declared our <a href="https://stranger.social/tags/EnergyIndependence" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EnergyIndependence</span></a> … because we got sick of waiting for the rest of the country to do it. It feels soooo good to be cutting the biggest tie we can cut with big oil.</p>