[MyNameIs]

Originally Posted by Martinjlm

You do realize that the people responsible for closing borders and the people responsible for upgrading the grid are two wildly different groups of people, right? This is like being pissed off at the Los Angeles Dodgers because the Detroit Lions beat the Los Angeles Rams.

Power companies across the country are working on upgrading the grid at the same time as transitioning to cleaner sources of power. But since we are talking about 50 states and multiple power companies per state, the rate of improvement varies from location to location.

For example, In Florida… Florida has been making investments in its electric grid for years. A notable initiative that exemplifies the state’s commitment to grid resilience and sustainability is the North Florida Resiliency Connection. Developed by Florida Power & Light, this state-of-the-art transmission line stretches 176 miles and aims to improve the grid’s resilience while accommodating renewable energy resources. The North Florida Resiliency Connection strengthens the electric grid and promotes the integration of clean energy sources, reducing carbon emissions and supporting sustainable development.

And federal funding will enhance Florida’s system.

The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA) was awarded a grant of $5.8 million in this most recent round of funding by the GRIP program. This funding will enable FPUA to enhance resilience and modernize the Fort Pierce electric grid.

FPUA’s grant-funded projects include upgrading substation transformers to meet growing electric demand, replacing distribution transformers for modernization, upgrading a substation to a ring bus configuration for improved automation, and installing mounted reclosers to reduce outage frequency and duration. These initiatives enable FPUA to provide reliable electric service, even during unexpected outages, extreme weather events, and natural disasters.

Yeh...2 groups of losers.

[MyNameIs]

Originally Posted by Malbjey

Some people here think America is going to be stuck with the same grid 50 years into the future. Apparently we don't have enough smart Americans capable of upgrading our grid. It's a shame so many people here have no faith in American ingenuity.


As for the border closing comments, this is why EVERY electric Camaro thread ends up getting locked. It goes straight to politics and there ends up being 2 to 3 members banned because they can't help inserting politics and/or sexism into every comment.

Yeh...50 years from now when all the illegals crossing the border are running everything. 300,000 illegals crossed in last month alone.

[Number 3]

Originally Posted by MyNameIs

Have no idea what your reply means.

Use words please.

[Evergreen6]

Our rate at home is $0.14/kWH. We installed a level 2 charger, 48-amp, 11kwh. It's nice to be able to just plug in overnight when it needs charged up. Charger itself was a couple hundred bucks, plus about $100 in materials. We had plenty of room in our panel, and the main panel is right in front of the car, so it made for a very short wire run and easy install.

In Southern CA right now and I think the most we paid was $0.38/kwh at a Circle K in Cathedral City. Didn't want to mess with the goofs at Walmart and EA chargers.