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As Canada burns, what does the Conservative leader do? He hysterically attacks electric vehicles. (thetyee.ca)
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[–] 12 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Fun facts (that should never get in the way of PP rant) :

  • Solar is government sibsidised
  • Rural is the best location for solar (what with all those acreages, barns etc)
  • Full off-grid capabilities where you don't have to run to town for anything)... well.maybe dieselfor tractor
  • I see quite a few rural installs and when I mention to folks availability of Solar at slight premium for the first 10yrs a lot of folk are "sold" on the idea

so yeah, Armageddon and killing a way of life... maybe hillbilly's way of life but definitely not rural, 'cause we're down with full power independence baby!

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  • [–] 5 points 1 year ago

    I think we aren't far off from electric tractors becoming common. That could work well for an off grid set up. You'll still need some grease for the joints but maybe we could make bio grease from natural plant oils?

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  • [–] 5 points 1 year ago* (1 child)

    Absolutely we are. I have a big chunk of land. Directly next to a major transmission line and power transfer station. All the possibilities for wind and Solar have been explored to ensure it is an appropriate area and it is. A premium area for wind power it turns out. I've been pushing for a solar or wind installation from anyone including the province. Crickets.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago

    Did you look at Greener Homes Plan? It's a federal program and similar to First Home Buyer's program where you get interest free loan for 10 yrs and power companies for the most part have a program of "buying" your excess power so you can start with that. BC Hydro offers $5k rebate on battery systems as well, so now is a good time to jump in.

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