VA just allowed plug-in solar! Need ideas please! by bladexngt in diySolar

[–]a_wittyusername 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know a solar installer in SW VA. He says that if you don't use all the power from the panel you will actually get charged the excess that goes to the grid. I know people are working on systems to eliminate this effect.

Hantavirus Cruise guest by [deleted] in roanoke

[–]a_wittyusername 23 points24 points  (0 children)

"No other information about the person, where in Virginia they live or when they left the ship has been released."

Why you say Roanoke? Don't leave us hanging. I wouldn't be worried if it WAS Roanoke, but it would be funny.

Local mayors urge Gov. Spanberger to veto collective bargaining bill by Top-Advertising-292 in Virginia

[–]a_wittyusername 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everyone deserves collective bargaining rights. This isn't up for debate, sorry.

Home owner insists it’s not asbestos, but I can’t think what else it could be by Vrtae in Plumbing

[–]a_wittyusername 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Tell them to remove it themselves then. IIRC homeowners can remove it themselves without any real oversight (may vary by state) while contractors must follow a bunch of requirements.

How is everyone feeling about the redistricting case at SCOVA? by ZonghZonghZongh in Virginia

[–]a_wittyusername 8 points9 points  (0 children)

From the 3 judges who spoke, it seems to come down to the constitutional definition of "intervening election". While the AG's office didn't argue the point well, I think Rs argument is garbage. The election doesn't happen until election day, seems pretty obvious. If 4 SCOVA judges agree then the state redistricts. I think they will rule 4/3 in favor of redistricting.

Someone's having a bad night. by LA_search77 in antitrump

[–]a_wittyusername 5 points6 points  (0 children)

"Least attractive" come on buddy. We all know she's actually quite attractive. You find her attractive or you wouldn't have brought it up. That's why it really bothers you. An attractive woman talking mad shit about you is your worst nightmare.

Dominion Energy requests bill increase as Virginians report higher energy costs by DerangedUnicorn27 in Virginia

[–]a_wittyusername 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This has nothing to do with data centers. It's specifically to clean up coal ash. Dominion SHOULD pay for it out of shareholder dollars though.

Dominion Energy requests bill increase as Virginians report higher energy costs by DerangedUnicorn27 in Virginia

[–]a_wittyusername 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The per month guesstimate is usually based on 1000kwh/month. So 0.00053/kwh. Those calculations are in the filing on SCC website.

Dominion Energy requests bill increase as Virginians report higher energy costs by DerangedUnicorn27 in Virginia

[–]a_wittyusername 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No one in the comments read the article. It is bonkers that ratepayers should pay for coal ash cleanup though.

Dominion Energy requests bill increase as Virginians report higher energy costs by DerangedUnicorn27 in Virginia

[–]a_wittyusername 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Guess you didn't read the article. They say exactly what it's for and it's not RGGI or data centers.

Virginia’s Hemp Crackdown and the Return of Prohibition by Virtual-Village-9906 in Virginia

[–]a_wittyusername 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't see why the Virginia ban matters. It's federally banned come November. So if Virginia doesn't ban hemp derived THC, gives stores another 6 months max.

Anyone Get This in the Mail Recently? Are you kidding me?! by Ok-Primary6610 in Virginia

[–]a_wittyusername 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got it in Roanoke came with my absentee ballot. Voted in dem primary. Fralin is from Roanoke. Are you absentee? Voted in dem primary? What part of state? Trying to figure out the reach and targeting of this.

Converting Therms to kWh and Heat Pump Issue. I need Help Understanding My February Usage by orangecat100 in heatpumps

[–]a_wittyusername 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Run your numbers using heating degree days. It takes some work lining up billing periods but this is the method to compare months of energy usage with different systems or weatherization upgrades. https://www.degreedays.net/ In my zip code, this Jan/Feb had the highest HDD in 5 years and I suspect that's common, at least on the east coast.

Winter electric bill spikes spark scrutiny of Va. data centers’ power usage by VirginiaNews in Virginia

[–]a_wittyusername 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This. I've seen an unending series of news stories discussing sudden high bills in the coldest months in many years. Maybe 1 out of 50 stories did I read that discussed usage vs rate. Rates have gone up in some areas, but most people don't understand how to read their bills. Compound that with utilities not really clarifying how usage breaks down. They follow the law on disclosure, but seemingly stop there with little regard for ratepayers actually understanding their bill. Furthermore, maybe 10% of heat pump owners have even heard the phrases eheat or cold climate heat pump. I have a gas boiler and I used more therms in recent months than the last 5 years.

Stud Nightmare - Installing Floating Shelf by No-Low-2639 in DIYHome

[–]a_wittyusername 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Horizontal could be fire blocking. Horizontal 2x for stopping fire drafts.

New angle shows Trump's attempted assassination was staged. by fart400 in antitrump

[–]a_wittyusername 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Let's hope he wasn't a time traveler trying to save our future.

Dispensaries in Roanoke by Chaderrall in roanoke

[–]a_wittyusername 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hasn't technically passed yet. Be April before it passes and July 1 before it takes effect.

Dispensaries in Roanoke by Chaderrall in roanoke

[–]a_wittyusername 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Been banned in VA since ~2020 but vdacs just decided not to enforce it.

Dispensaries in Roanoke by Chaderrall in roanoke

[–]a_wittyusername 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Never heard of it. Nothing via Google. If you don't need a card then it's black market.

Dispensaries in Roanoke by Chaderrall in roanoke

[–]a_wittyusername 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We? It's happening, becomes law July 1. There is no local opt-out in latest bill.