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Heat waves are getting longer and more brutal. Here’s why your AC can’t save you anymore (www.cnn.com)

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Just get a natural gas back-up generator, problem solved!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

I did a full solar system, specced to 120% of our average yearly usage, with battery storage and backup. As a Texas resident, surviving our grid became a priority after the cold snap/heat wave of ‘21/‘22 and so on…

[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 months ago

/s noted.

If anyone out there is in a weather related power outage or has a tree fall on their home don't go out and buy a generator thinking insurance will cover it. I found out the hard way that they'll only cover rentals even if it's more expensive that way.