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Weekly data: the global power sector saved $521bn in 2022 thanks to fuel savings from renewables (www.energymonitor.ai)

submitted 2 years ago by bernieecclestoned@sh.itjust.works to c/technology@lemmy.world

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[–] Mojojojo1993@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Fuck if we did.

Power companies need to be in the hands of the people. Communist this shit up. They do not require to be for profit.

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[–] bernieecclestoned@sh.itjust.works [S] 2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

Or just tax them accordingly

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[–] Mojojojo1993@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago

Nope

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[–] brlemworld@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago* (1 child)

You are thinking of socialism, not communism. Citizens share ownership of property with socialism. Communism - property is owned by the state. Give should seize control and give to citizens in something like a Co-op.

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[–] Mojojojo1993@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago

Ok. Whichever is best in this regard then

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[–] Edgelord_Of_Tomorrow@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

You can install more power than you'll ever need on your roof and take advantage of this yourself

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[–] Mojojojo1993@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

Which is great for home owners. Doesn't work for renters and apartment buildings

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[–] Edgelord_Of_Tomorrow@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

Don't let perfect be the enemy of better.

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[–] Mojojojo1993@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago

Absolutely but we as humanity should be looking to benefit all. But I agree. Solar should be shared out. Local community grids

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