Comment on Price of electricity in Finland peaks at 2.35€/kWh today. Keeping my tiny granny cottage warm costs me over 50 euros for a single day. It's negative 25C (77F) outside.

• oce@jlai.lu ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  At the opposite, price is usually high when demand is high because of cold temperature. Because of the high price, you’re motivated to consume less, and that’s a good thing for the grid. It’s also a good thing for the carbon footprint because usually this is when the most polluting plants are activated, gas first, then fuel and coal. The problem is rather the risk for personal finance. That’s why I thought mostly ecological activists would be motivated enough to take this risk.

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  • boredtortoise@lemm.ee ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    I’d see you as an exception to the spot consumers here. Very admirable perspective!

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