Jan-02-2023 12:07 PM
Jan-11-2023 01:53 PM
BCSnob wrote:shelbyfv wrote:One argument posted here against the adoption of EV: the grid doesn’t have the power generation capacity needed for charging EVs. Adoption of EVs is putting “the cart before the horse”.BCSnob wrote:I don't have a clue what all this means. :h
In other words “the cart before the horse” (in terms of power generation) is a false argument against adoption of EVs because increasing power generation requires there be incentives for the power companies.
The faulty logic in this argument is power generation capacity won’t be increased until the demand for power increases by the adoption of EVs. Why would companies pay for a large increase in power generation unless they see there will be a return on investment?
Jan-11-2023 01:16 PM
Jan-11-2023 01:10 PM
Reisender wrote:
Yah for sure. Different areas have different challenges. But BC hydro is fairly indicative of most of Canada. Hydro Quebec has similar info on their website etc.
It’s a slow transition. I’m sure the various utilities will figure it out. Those that don’t will look like 3rd world entities. I’m sure they’ll want to avoid that. :).
Jan-11-2023 01:03 PM
Jan-11-2023 12:51 PM
Reisender wrote:No problem fixing it, all you need is a bunch of dollar bills with 12 zero on them. Hence, rolling blackouts.
…I’m sure the various utilities will figure it out. Those that don’t will look like 3rd world entities. I’m sure they’ll want to avoid that….
Jan-11-2023 12:43 PM
Jan-11-2023 11:56 AM
shelbyfv wrote:One argument posted here against the adoption of EV: the grid doesn’t have the power generation capacity needed for charging EVs. Adoption of EVs is putting “the cart before the horse”.BCSnob wrote:I don't have a clue what all this means. :h
In other words “the cart before the horse” (in terms of power generation) is a false argument against adoption of EVs because increasing power generation requires there be incentives for the power companies.
Jan-11-2023 11:30 AM
ronharmless wrote:Reisender wrote:Only a comparative minuscule number of people get their power from BC Hydro. The vast majority of us have a far different reality - reality being the grid already won’t handle it and getting worse by the day. What BC Hydro says is comparatively a knat on the wall to the rest of us.
…The BC hydro website digs into this a bit. Essentially the province doesn’t have a problem with generating capacity. But distribution and grid will adapt in the normal course of maintenance and up keep going forward to adapt to the changing load in neighborhoods etc. They don’t see any issues going forward. I realize that this is not the case everywhere...
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Jan-11-2023 11:08 AM
Reisender wrote:Only a comparative minuscule number of people get their power from BC Hydro. The vast majority of us have a far different reality - reality being the grid already won’t handle it and getting worse by the day. What BC Hydro says is comparatively a knat on the wall to the rest of us.
…The BC hydro website digs into this a bit. Essentially the province doesn’t have a problem with generating capacity. But distribution and grid will adapt in the normal course of maintenance and up keep going forward to adapt to the changing load in neighborhoods etc. They don’t see any issues going forward. I realize that this is not the case everywhere...
Jan-11-2023 10:23 AM
stsmark wrote:
I think you just need to look at Tesla themselves. In 2018 Elon stated that GF Reno would be off grid in 2019. They have only added several sections of panels to the roof not nearly what would be required. I believe it would be startling to see the area of panels and number of Megapacks to make it work. He has also built 3 factories since with minimal renewable power capacity. There has to be a reason other than cost as they make all the equipment.
Also in terms of costs to Corporations let’s not forget that they have the Investment Tax Credit to cover facility upgrades for energy efficiency. As far as equipment ie Pepsi and the Semi’s they were eligible for 100% bonus depreciation last year, this year is 80%.
Jan-11-2023 10:17 AM
Jan-11-2023 10:11 AM
Jan-11-2023 09:50 AM
shelbyfv wrote:BCSnob wrote:I don't have a clue what all this means. :h
In other words “the cart before the horse” (in terms of power generation) is a false argument against adoption of EVs because increasing power generation requires there be incentives for the power companies.
Jan-11-2023 09:37 AM
BCSnob wrote:I don't have a clue what all this means. :h
In other words “the cart before the horse” (in terms of power generation) is a false argument against adoption of EVs because increasing power generation requires there be incentives for the power companies.
Jan-11-2023 09:17 AM