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Keep in mind that, while unqualified as a manager and for this position, Canepa IS well-qualified to get elected. He's been doing it for years and has strong union backing (e.g. transit unions), because he's directed money their way for years. The man knows how to get elected, that's for …

Methane is a driver of the climate crisis. That cost is not included in your bill. Gas pollution indoors harms the users. Induction stovetops provide the same control benefit as gas (I know, my omelettes and crepes are fine). HOWEVER, forcing electrification until reforming the CPUC and u…

Well said. And yes Terence, it is the unions who bribe the elected with campaign contributions - almost like Trump primarying GOP electeds who have a spine. The real problem starts with the MTC and affects all of traditional transit. For a fuller analysis start here: https://shiftbayarea.…

That's a transition approach with some merit, but overlooks the merits and harms of the entire regulatory regime. First, keep in mind that that 70 to 90% of existing US residential heat pump and central air systems have efficiency losses of 20% plus due to improper installation. The techn…

The "cost" of electrifying is often too narrowly defined as what the bill is to the customer. There are significant climate damages from methane which are not in that 'cost'. HOWEVER, fostering increased dependence on a parasitic monopoly, and reducing resilience during the all-to-frequen…

Whatever the problems in the current office, Irizarry is not the current boss. He has been in the trenches doing that job, however. And he knows what to fix. Rather than elect another politician looking to extend his pension in Canepa, let's elevate a non-partisan who's been working in th…

Could not disagree more. From using public funds for high school graduations in his district to blind support of expensive union-driven projects (which support his elections), this guy has been on the wrong side of many issues and - as mentioned - lacks the experience and competence for a…

Here's an excerpt from the Volts podcast on the effectiveness of heat pump installation:

"David Roberts

This is my segue into my next question, which is that 70 to 90% of existing US residential heat pump and central air systems have efficiency losses of 20% plus due to improp…

There's much more wrong with that plan than the article had time to cover. Increasing reliance on a monopoly utility without reforming it to provide cost protections; decreasing resilience during power shutoffs, and costs potentially from $10 to 100 Billion - not merely the lowball estima…

I can agree with the first part of your comment, but impact fees ARE NOT HIGH ENOUGH. And the result is public works agencies facing 'hidden bankruptcy' because they don't monitor the current replacement cost of their aged assets and reserve funds accordingly. We began to solve this probl…