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What's the real difference between getting your power from the old-school grid vs. a modern "Distributed Energy Resource" (DER) setup?

Old-school grids only work during the day, while DERs only work during the middle of the night

Traditional grids are wireless, while DER systems require thousands of miles of heavy cables

Vintage grids use electricity, while DERs run on good intentions and positive vibes

OG grids generate power far away and send it to you; DERs generate and store power locally where you actually use it

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AI might be smart — but it’s also hungry. By 2030, how much more energy could the U.S. need just to power its growing appetite?

5x more

2x more

None – AI will learn how to run on positive energy

10× more

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Leaks are no pipe dream. About how much water is wasted every day in the U.S. from leaks?

6.75 billion gallons

67.5 billion gallons or one VERY committed sprinkler

Zero, pipes are famous for keeping it together under pressure!

675 million gallons

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During summer, the direction a ceiling fan should be spinning to cool things down is…

It doesn't matter, all fans cool the same way regardless of direction

Clockwise to recirculate the warm air pooled at the ceiling

Counterclockwise to create an effect that makes you feel cooler

Whichever direction matches your vibe, it's summer, live a little!

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Your washer has a confession: About 90% of its energy goes towards what?

Powering the drum motor

Spinning your clothes into a tornado

Heating the water

Wondering where all the missing socks went

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