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Architect, urbanist, gardener, ecology enthusiast, building scientist — interested in sustainability at all scales of the built and natural environment. Pro-democracy and pro-rule-of-law. Views are my own. Blog: https://w1tsend.wordpress.com/
Y(our) job isn’t to believe or disbelieve; it’s to make it intolerable for them not to comply.
November 11, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Y(our) job isn’t to believe or disbelieve; it’s to make it intolerable for them not to comply.
Can they explain what damage it’s caused, exactly?
November 11, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Can they explain what damage it’s caused, exactly?
Good! We need that fire!
And, sadly, the morons who enabled this need numerous natural consequences to themselves and not just the Other.
So by all means boycott and withhold cooperation with the US until we are able to truly sort this out.
Maybe we can all have nice things someday in the future.
And, sadly, the morons who enabled this need numerous natural consequences to themselves and not just the Other.
So by all means boycott and withhold cooperation with the US until we are able to truly sort this out.
Maybe we can all have nice things someday in the future.
November 10, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Good! We need that fire!
And, sadly, the morons who enabled this need numerous natural consequences to themselves and not just the Other.
So by all means boycott and withhold cooperation with the US until we are able to truly sort this out.
Maybe we can all have nice things someday in the future.
And, sadly, the morons who enabled this need numerous natural consequences to themselves and not just the Other.
So by all means boycott and withhold cooperation with the US until we are able to truly sort this out.
Maybe we can all have nice things someday in the future.
Methinks I’d rather drive than trust my life to “true patriots” installed without regard for competence.
November 10, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Methinks I’d rather drive than trust my life to “true patriots” installed without regard for competence.
Fascism carries visible and ‘missed opportunities’ costs. It makes us all dumber - out of self-preservation, if nothing else.
I was surprised to learn that the entire population of Canada is smaller than the number of those losing SNAP benefits. Probably terrifying to have a neighbor turn monster.
I was surprised to learn that the entire population of Canada is smaller than the number of those losing SNAP benefits. Probably terrifying to have a neighbor turn monster.
November 10, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Fascism carries visible and ‘missed opportunities’ costs. It makes us all dumber - out of self-preservation, if nothing else.
I was surprised to learn that the entire population of Canada is smaller than the number of those losing SNAP benefits. Probably terrifying to have a neighbor turn monster.
I was surprised to learn that the entire population of Canada is smaller than the number of those losing SNAP benefits. Probably terrifying to have a neighbor turn monster.
Pretty tough, at this point. Installers have quite a backlog through year’s end. But you might get lucky - worth calling around!
It’ll be a sprint, after which they’ll pivot to power purchase agreements and utility-scale solar to survive the downturn in customers chasing tax credits.
It’ll be a sprint, after which they’ll pivot to power purchase agreements and utility-scale solar to survive the downturn in customers chasing tax credits.
November 10, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Pretty tough, at this point. Installers have quite a backlog through year’s end. But you might get lucky - worth calling around!
It’ll be a sprint, after which they’ll pivot to power purchase agreements and utility-scale solar to survive the downturn in customers chasing tax credits.
It’ll be a sprint, after which they’ll pivot to power purchase agreements and utility-scale solar to survive the downturn in customers chasing tax credits.
Right?!? Thank you for saying the obvious, Oscar.
November 10, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Right?!? Thank you for saying the obvious, Oscar.
I had no idea.
Mostly wind and natural gas here in the Midwest. Solar WAS picking up….. Getting cleaner as coal plants retire, but concerned that data center demand will halt closures and prolong gas dependency.
We pulled the trigger on rooftop solar due to ‘high’ rates - but nothing like yours!
Mostly wind and natural gas here in the Midwest. Solar WAS picking up….. Getting cleaner as coal plants retire, but concerned that data center demand will halt closures and prolong gas dependency.
We pulled the trigger on rooftop solar due to ‘high’ rates - but nothing like yours!
November 10, 2025 at 5:06 PM
I had no idea.
Mostly wind and natural gas here in the Midwest. Solar WAS picking up….. Getting cleaner as coal plants retire, but concerned that data center demand will halt closures and prolong gas dependency.
We pulled the trigger on rooftop solar due to ‘high’ rates - but nothing like yours!
Mostly wind and natural gas here in the Midwest. Solar WAS picking up….. Getting cleaner as coal plants retire, but concerned that data center demand will halt closures and prolong gas dependency.
We pulled the trigger on rooftop solar due to ‘high’ rates - but nothing like yours!
Yes, Allison does a good job of describing the basics.
I think what’s missing is more-detailed suggestions for those tackling projects DIY.
The Redwood booklet offers good ideas on the electrical side. I really like that they include feasible solutions for renters, who are often overlooked.
I think what’s missing is more-detailed suggestions for those tackling projects DIY.
The Redwood booklet offers good ideas on the electrical side. I really like that they include feasible solutions for renters, who are often overlooked.
November 10, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Yes, Allison does a good job of describing the basics.
I think what’s missing is more-detailed suggestions for those tackling projects DIY.
The Redwood booklet offers good ideas on the electrical side. I really like that they include feasible solutions for renters, who are often overlooked.
I think what’s missing is more-detailed suggestions for those tackling projects DIY.
The Redwood booklet offers good ideas on the electrical side. I really like that they include feasible solutions for renters, who are often overlooked.
This is what Gil Penalosa’s 8 80 Cities is about. Great group.
November 9, 2025 at 7:11 PM
This is what Gil Penalosa’s 8 80 Cities is about. Great group.
Ha - I love all of this. :)
November 9, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Ha - I love all of this. :)
Enjoy! It’s tremendous.
It doesn’t get into things like insulation or system sizing, but they share practical tips on the electrical side of things.
It doesn’t get into things like insulation or system sizing, but they share practical tips on the electrical side of things.
November 9, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Enjoy! It’s tremendous.
It doesn’t get into things like insulation or system sizing, but they share practical tips on the electrical side of things.
It doesn’t get into things like insulation or system sizing, but they share practical tips on the electrical side of things.
Ah, I see. Even when it’s mounted on the side of the house?
No such requirement here; the outdoor unit of the minisplit I installed is about a foot from the side property line. No fence
Even with a larger multisplit, I could see that constraint bumping up against physical limits in lineset length.
No such requirement here; the outdoor unit of the minisplit I installed is about a foot from the side property line. No fence
Even with a larger multisplit, I could see that constraint bumping up against physical limits in lineset length.
November 9, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Ah, I see. Even when it’s mounted on the side of the house?
No such requirement here; the outdoor unit of the minisplit I installed is about a foot from the side property line. No fence
Even with a larger multisplit, I could see that constraint bumping up against physical limits in lineset length.
No such requirement here; the outdoor unit of the minisplit I installed is about a foot from the side property line. No fence
Even with a larger multisplit, I could see that constraint bumping up against physical limits in lineset length.