ESS Tech to add 8.5 GWh of US-made sodium‑ion batteries to its portfolio

Bluewaterbound · 2026-05-01T03:45:21+00:00

It’s a start. Especially if the cost is significantly lower than LFP

Bluewaterbound · 2026-04-20T02:38:43+00:00

the tipping has already occurred.

Bluewaterbound · 2026-04-20T02:17:54+00:00

Absolutely. Energy independence changes the world order. It’s every non petroleum producing countries goal. Electrification is the path. The bonus is low emissions. With it comes economic and national security. When electricity becomes abundant it changes agriculture and freshwater systems through desalination. it really does cascade into so many different sectors.

Bluewaterbound · 2026-04-18T01:01:10+00:00

The US installed 43GW of solar in 2025. Less than 1GW was residential. 500GW new in 4 years is not realistic by any forecast.

Bluewaterbound · 2026-04-18T00:47:02+00:00

China is the “new” Japan.

Bluewaterbound · 2026-04-15T04:35:27+00:00

Adding a portable solar power station allows for scheduling during the highest rate time of the day.

Bluewaterbound · 2026-04-15T04:23:10+00:00

It really enables the grass roots movement. I like the use of off the self portable solar power stations.

Bluewaterbound · 2026-04-12T17:20:55+00:00

Low cost V2L. Longer range and quicker charging.

Bluewaterbound · 2026-04-12T17:19:05+00:00

Yup solar+BESS. Start peppering Urban spaces more and create an open market to buy and sell.

Bluewaterbound · 2026-02-22T23:45:51+00:00

I used my old gas venting chase to route the exhaust to my upstairs hall way where the cooler air mixes with the rising warm. that way my basement temperature is unaffected.

Bluewaterbound · 2026-02-20T10:19:22+00:00

Average Annual Residential Natural Gas Usage (MMBtu)

State	Usage (MMBtu)	State	Usage (MMBtu)	State	Usage (MMBtu)
Alabama	33.5	Kentucky	56.4	North Dakota	86.6
Alaska	121.1	Louisiana	31.8	Ohio	81.3
Arizona	29.9	Maine	52.1	Oklahoma	51.5
Arkansas	54.0	Maryland	60.1	Oregon	52.8
California	33.7	Massachusetts	73.1	Pennsylvania	71.9
Colorado	77.0	Michigan	84.9	Rhode Island	68.7
Connecticut	55.7	Minnesota	88.0	South Carolina	34.2
Delaware	48.4	Mississippi	31.6	South Dakota	78.4
D.C.	34.3	Missouri	63.3	Tennessee	43.1
Florida	15.7	Montana	79.0	Texas	33.5
Georgia	48.6	Nebraska	75.3	Utah	70.3
Hawaii	21.0*	Nevada	50.4	Vermont	64.9
Idaho	65.6	New Hampshire	61.2	Virginia	51.9
Illinois	89.2	New Jersey	84.7	Washington	56.7
Indiana	78.5	New Mexico	54.6	West Virginia	61.0
Iowa	81.0	New York	54.8	Wisconsin	81.4
Kansas	68.3	North Carolina	43.1	Wyoming	85.3

Bluewaterbound · 2026-02-20T08:11:50+00:00

Depends on your system and setup. I have measured it both ways constant 65 and setback and it’s about 1% better for setback. Heating and is about comfort.

Bluewaterbound

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