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Mythbusting
Manage episode 205062702 series 1694076
We all fall victim to myths. But when they're deeply tied to our belief systems, they can be nearly impossible to break.
On this week's show, we're busting some of the most common myths in clean energy:
- No, storage doesn't necessarily increase emissions. It depends on how it's used.
- No, solar isn't just for rich Democrats. In California, Republicans are buying solar more often.
- No, renewable energy doesn't inherently raise electric rates. In fact, U.S. electricity prices have fallen.
In the second half of the program, we'll revisit the swampy politics of solar in Alabama, South Carolina and Florida. A battle over net metering wages in South Carolina; a dispute over solar leasing continues in Florida; and a legal fight over solar fees in Alabama escalates.
Do you have a question you want us to answer? We want to hear from you. Record yourself asking your question in a quiet room and send your voice memo to podcasts@greentechmedia.com. Maybe we'll answer it in an upcoming episode.
The Energy Gang is brought to you by Sense. Sense installs in your home's electrical panel and provides insight into your energy use and home activity through iOS, Android and web apps. Find out more.
Subscribe to The Energy Gang podcast via Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher or wherever you find your audio content.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
482 episodes
Manage episode 205062702 series 1694076
We all fall victim to myths. But when they're deeply tied to our belief systems, they can be nearly impossible to break.
On this week's show, we're busting some of the most common myths in clean energy:
- No, storage doesn't necessarily increase emissions. It depends on how it's used.
- No, solar isn't just for rich Democrats. In California, Republicans are buying solar more often.
- No, renewable energy doesn't inherently raise electric rates. In fact, U.S. electricity prices have fallen.
In the second half of the program, we'll revisit the swampy politics of solar in Alabama, South Carolina and Florida. A battle over net metering wages in South Carolina; a dispute over solar leasing continues in Florida; and a legal fight over solar fees in Alabama escalates.
Do you have a question you want us to answer? We want to hear from you. Record yourself asking your question in a quiet room and send your voice memo to podcasts@greentechmedia.com. Maybe we'll answer it in an upcoming episode.
The Energy Gang is brought to you by Sense. Sense installs in your home's electrical panel and provides insight into your energy use and home activity through iOS, Android and web apps. Find out more.
Subscribe to The Energy Gang podcast via Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher or wherever you find your audio content.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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