Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submitlogin

Pretty easy to cheer when it's crypto. But if we are onto the slippery slope of canceling utility customers who don't use their power judiciously, let's go ahead and cut off a few more customers while we are at it:

1) Anybody using resistive heating instead of heat pumps.

2) Anybody that uses a non-induction electric stove.

3) Anybody heating an outdoor pool or hot tub.

4) Anybody still using an incandescent bulb.

5) Anybody who leaves the lights on after they leave the room.

6) Anybody who use their TV to watch a reality show.

Actually come to think of it, residential consumption in its entirety is a total joke when examined from an efficiency standpoint. Really, if you play this nonsense to the endgame, it's best for utility companies to cut their losses and simply end residential service altogether.



This is strawman. No-one who use their TV to watch a reality show requires 2.5 million megawatt hours per year.


Individually, no; however the total consumption across all TV's is actually much much higher than your estimate.




Consider applying for YC's Winter 2026 batch! Applications are open till Nov 10

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: