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I know this post is about driving, but the more expensive gasoline is and the less we have available in general then we’re going to start having energy issues eventually since we don’t have a renewable energy grid (and won’t anytime soon even if we start building now). Energy issues means that hospitals and stuff will potentially have trouble powering all their equipment and you know it’s gonna be the poorest communities that are hit the hardest and soonest. I know that seems like it’s not gonna happen bc America is huge and all, but if this goes on for too long or if they actually just fucked up all oil production and distribution in the area (about 20% of the global supply iirc) then that is a very real danger
Like yes, I want this country to no longer be car-based and to have good public transit and renewable energy grids, but if this continues for too long it will absolutely devastate poorer communities and countries. Just look at what’s going on in Cuba right now bc of Trump restricting oil to the island
I live in a country with communist healthcare so at least that isn't too much of an issue. Looking to move my house to ~100% renewable energy within ideally the next few years at most, got a few other things to look at first like replacing all the windows to hold heat in better. Already moved completely off gas, but as the grid isn't doing it any time soon I guess I will just build my own solar generation instead, my usage is already low enough it should be pretty achievable too.
I mean, that’s great for you. Genuinely, I hope everyone can live that kinda life. For most of the world though, that is not the case. Trump’s damn ego and this stupid war are already devastating poorer countries and it’ll only get worse the longer it goes on
I am not even rich though, I earn barely over minimum wage.
If I can consider going fully renewable (partly driven by pure spite toward energy companies and the oil industry) then surely many others could too.
Most people don’t live in countries with communist healthcare. Many people do not even currently have the option of getting renewable energy either bc there’s not enough sun where they live to make it feasible on its own or there’s just no companies/infrastructure near them to switch to
You may not be rich but it sounds like the country you live in has a higher base standard of living than many other places in the world. That’s great! It’s just sad that other countries do not have those social safety nets and infrastructure
I live in a northern area that has very short days in the winter and we have a ton of off grid solar and even large scale solar farms. When shifting to renewable energy you also have to consider the efficiency of your appliances and alternative options, like saving energy by using a clothes line whenever possible instead of using a dryer.
Also being opportunistic if possible. If your batteries are already at 100% by noon on a sunny day, it would be wise to do any energy intensive chores like laundry, central vacuuming, charging tool batteries etc while the batteries are full and charging.
That’s fantastic! I hope more places can be like that in the near future!