Category: Costs

  • …if the utility system can’t support a Christmas display…

    The following two links are about a home in Union Vale, NY in Dutchess County.  They set the world record for most lights in a residential Christmas display with 720,420 lights in the display. “Are You Going to Be the One to Get Rid of Santa?” – The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/21/insider/union-vale-christmas-lights.html https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/11/realestate/christmas-lights-world-record-ny.html?action=click&module=RelatedLinks&pgtype=Article Independent of…

  • Heat Pumps and COP28

    The email below the PowerPoint Slides was received from a reader that just installed heat pumps and had his utility bill double.  It is in bold italics.  My response is below and I have made this point in the video presentation and every other presentation since 2019.   ——————————————————– Connie: I removed your other info from…

  • Reduced rate for EV purchases leaving vehicle makers in a quandary

    The following link is on today’s AP wire documenting a reduced rate for EV purchases that is leaving vehicle makers in a quandary. Automakers, dealers and shoppers dawdle on EVs despite strong year in US sales growth – Netscape Money & Business Even beyond vehicle cost, until there is an enormous effort to provide sufficient…

  • Picture House Energy Presentation

    To All: The following is the video link for the Energy Presentation that was done at the Pelham Picture House on November 14. Feel free to share the video. The video has some major differences from the presentation that was done as the keynote presentation at the Business Council of NY State Renewable Energy Conference…