Reduce energy demand

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FAQ

Is there any point in saving electricity if my local town/city is powered with all renewables anyway?

Yes. Renewable energy sources still have a maximum output power capacity. Anytime that capacity is exceeded, fossil fuel power plants are used to fill in the gap. On the flip side, whenever demand is below capacity, the surplus electricity could (in principle) be put to good use, such as for producing hydrogen gas that could later be burned in place of fossil fuels. In any case, we're going to need all the electricity we can get, so we shouldn't waste it. Also note that nuclear power is not unlimited either, because uranium is a finite resource.

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