BaldingMonk
BaldingMonk t1_ja8c73p wrote
Reply to comment by Pretty_Inspector_791 in Going solar ads - worth it or is there a catch? by ChromeVandium11
You're almost certainly not going to produce enough power most of the year to make an off-grid system with batteries cost effective. The claims in the commercials are about net metering, which can work if you size it correctly.
BaldingMonk t1_ja8bx2h wrote
The "paid to go solar" claim is likely a reference to the net metering programs with your utility. This means you need to get an array big enough to overproduce in the summer months. The utility then buys the overage from you at a set rate and then credits you back in the darker months to offset your bills.
I've looked into it a fair bit but haven't pulled the trigger yet.
BaldingMonk t1_ja4qbyu wrote
Reply to An actor was on stage playing Macbeth... by Ripcord2
And then the theater burned down.
BaldingMonk t1_j98dfj0 wrote
Reply to comment by EVOSexyBeast in Flaco the escaped zoo owl can remain in the wilds of NYC by citytiger
But is he elite?
BaldingMonk t1_j28j0je wrote
And just like Tinder, they don't read your bio before contacting you.
BaldingMonk t1_ixww6r9 wrote
Watched the first couple episodes and it’s ok. But what is with all the really noticeable digital smoothing on a lot of the actors? Acne?
BaldingMonk t1_ixdnwbg wrote
Reply to comment by Kragkin in [Bloomberg] Here’s How America Uses Its Land by JPAnalyst
Yes, but the key here is to look at how much of the usable land goes to growing crops specifically meant to go to livestock (127.4 million acres vs for livestock feed vs 77.3 million acres for what we consume). When you combine this with the water use, waste and emissions from livestock, it's a huge waste.
BaldingMonk t1_ja9451o wrote
Reply to comment by Pretty_Inspector_791 in Going solar ads - worth it or is there a catch? by ChromeVandium11
Yeah, California recently slashed the rate quite a bit. I hadn't heard about Oregon. I believe I read something recently about 2023 being a year to watch for WA net metering policy but can't recall where I found that. Would be great if someone could add to this.