Hi all - been lurking here awhile. I noticed over the years a few documentaries have been posted for discussion. PBS put this out on their youtube channel a few days back and I watched it. Found it fascinating. I hadn't really read much about the 'water energy nexus' before and this spends a whole hour in the history of it. I thought it was really good, it does make a few provocative and controversial statements. What do you guys think, anyone here seen it In case the link is not allowed, it's on YouTube now on the PBS channel and is called 'Power Trip: the Story of Energy - Water' and is just the first episode. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCkmQEn_Oic

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It’s time to confront the uncomfortable reality we’ve been living in. Many of us have been looking the other way because the pain is almost too great to bear. But I believe that real change is only possible when we face reality, however painful. Only then can we move in the direction we truly want.

I reached this realization long ago but hesitated to share, fearing I’d be labeled as 'crazy' or proven wrong. At this point, though, I don’t care. I also see many others waking up to similar truths.

While there are genuinely good people working within our government, I believe that, as a whole, it’s been overtaken by power, control, and greed for a long time. The connection between corporate interests and government policy is undeniable.

We have access to remarkable technologies that sometimes seem like magic, yet much of our energy still comes from an outdated source: oil. Despite advances like smartphones, self-driving cars, and AI, these technologies all rely on this archaic form of energy. This 'black gold'—formed over millions of years from compressed organic material—is extracted, burned, and emitted into our atmosphere, often without pause or acknowledgment of the consequences.

In my time as an electrician, I learned about Nikola Tesla, one of the greatest inventors in history. Without him, our modern power grid would not exist. Tesla fought fiercely against Thomas Edison, who’s often celebrated in education, to prove that AC (alternating current) was more efficient for long-distance power transmission than Edison’s favored DC (direct current). Without Tesla’s breakthrough, our entire energy infrastructure might be drastically more inefficient and oil-dependent.

I believe we’re often granted only those technologies that the power-hungry and greedy permit. Tesla, for example, was on the brink of creating a decentralized, free energy device. Imagine if this really happened—the implications would be staggering. We’d potentially see a world without poverty, pollution, or power imbalances, where major human challenges could be met with real solutions.

So why was Tesla’s research abruptly halted by J.P. Morgan? Why did one of the world’s greatest inventors suddenly fade into obscurity? It seems plausible that those in power saw his work as a threat to their control.

Then there’s the secrecy around UFOs/UAPs and the stigma around even discussing them. For so long, anyone who raised questions risked being labeled as a 'tinfoil hat' conspiracy theorist. The government has actively suppressed and discredited this subject, often using psychological tactics. Some say this secrecy is due to national security concerns or because the public 'isn’t ready.' But I believe the main reason lies in corporate interest: if these UAPs are real, people might begin to question the technology they use, technology that likely requires unimaginable energy sources.

The tides are turning, and people are finally starting to question and discuss these suppressed matters.

'The day science begins to study non-physical phenomena, it will make more progress in one decade than in all the previous centuries of its existence.' - Nikola Tesla

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If a power outage occurs I mainly want to power my fridge and outdoor garage freezer.

My fridge: https://www.lg.com/us/refrigerators/lg-lfxs26973s-french-3-door-refrigerator

My outdoor garage freezer: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Frigidaire-27-8-in-16-cu-Ft-Frost-Free-Defrost-Garage-Ready-Upright-Freezer-FFFU16F2VW/311372548?mtc=SEM-CM-CML-GGL-D29A-029_013_REFRIG-NA-MULTI-NA-DSA-5163653-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NA-MajorAppl&cm_mmc=SEM-CM-CML-GGL-D29A-029_013_REFRIG-NA-MULTI-NA-DSA-5163653-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NA-MajorAppl-187178742-10021797582-39700078591423272&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADq61UfLoi8yP3aExHVQgUzrbZFCB&gclid=CjwKCAiA3Na5BhAZEiwAzrfagAO1MqAF9ttFDWV9jq2VxdTf-a3uu7a4m6932u-M4sWHYplrqaYPlRoCeMYQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

This is the battery backup that I’m considering: https://a.co/d/38ZaTlv

Do you think this will keep these 2 appliances up and if so, how long can it keep it up for? I was looking at this option as it seems less maintenance needed compared to a generator.

If this is not a viable backup solution, can you recommend me something in the same price range (under $600)?

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Hi! I’m curious about the situation in the energy field after AI boom. Is there any issues you’re facing with supplying electricity?

im doing a project for chem, and the whole class was separated into different energy sources, and we will have a big class debate on what energy source is the best. I got biomass

Here's the list:

Solar

Hydroelectric

Fossil Fuels

Wind

Geothermal

Hydrogen

Marine

Biomass

ive been looking stuff up, and it turns out its not really all that carbon neutral. is there anyone that's knows a lot about this stuff and is willing to tell me some good info on it, maybe giving points on how it could be better than the other power sources written above?

I have an oil heater which has two dials, one goes from 1-3 and the other from minimum to maximum, and the wattage sticker says it’s 1800w - 2200w, so does this mean that when I have it on 1 at minimum it’s 1800w, then it goes up to 2200w if I have it on 3 at maximum?

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Asia is most vulnerable to extreme weather events and yet it has been the focus of unprecedented fossiñ fuel expansion in recent years. It's time to gather pur collective voices and say: Don't Gas Asia ⛽⚠️ https://x.com/AsianPeoplesMvt/status/1856263344262717478?t=lBPvKiEG8Xej3MHy78sWaQ&s=19

I am doing some research on smart utility meters and data usage. I know Verizon offers "Grid Wide Utility Solutions". However, for the utility companies located that are using other smart meter brands and utilizing the Verizon network to send usage data from their customers...my question is, approximately how much are the utility companies paying Verizon to send/receive this data? Are they on a separate data plan for this data outside of any mobile phone services/data packages?

I know a hospital (1.6 million sq feet) that has both a cogen and power plant each ran by one guy. During the week they have maybe two guys there but in weekends they run each plant solo for 12 hours.

Is that normal?

Edit- it seems that the plants at this hospital are lacking in proper BMS control and are far more hands on than they should be

Thanks for the responses.