Electricity Could Be Free at Noon: Two Ideas to Slash Electric Bills
Amidst rising electricity costs, The Atlantic Science has put forth two novel ideas aimed at significantly reducing bills. One surprising proposal suggests that ‘electricity could be free at noon’. This concept seeks to leverage the peak solar power generation hours during the day to effectively utilize surplus energy.
The strategy involves shifting demand by storing excess renewable energy generated during daylight hours in batteries or using it for electric vehicle charging, thereby creating periods where electricity supply exceeds demand. A second idea focuses on incentives for dramatic improvements in energy efficiency, encouraging households and businesses to achieve the same services with less energy, thus lightening their financial burden. These proposals, aligned with climate action goals, hold the potential to accelerate the transition towards sustainable energy consumption.
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