But that's not that, clearly there is a solution, and that's to start improving the grid and increase the use of EVs. When every house has a battery backup system and charging infrastructure, and they build more power generation capabilities, nuclear or green, then you will see a hugely more robust grid and cars that will actually work well in even the coldest months.
Notably, one of these needs to occur before the other.
Ok, maybe I should have said "one of these depends on the other"
> that's to start improving the grid and increase the use of EVs. Notably, one of these needs to occur before the other."
The point was that while they are related, you don't need to wait for the grid to increase to also increase the number of EVs. They can happen in conjunction.
Cities are also the least effective place (in general) for solar, with lots of obstructions, higher density of demand, etc,
On a long enough timeline, setting aside money, sure, we can add:
- add a backup battery to each house
- add charging infrastructure to each house
- build more power generation (nuclear or green)
I don't think that's in dispute, and I'm not sure what to call it. Not off-topic, but...just sort of ramming forward describing something obvious, but as if it addresses something topical.
We also have the highest electricity bills of any Canadian province.
The issue in Alberta is corporate grift and a hegemonic government that has a revolving-door arrangement with oil and gas companies.