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* What’s going on in your part of Illinois?….

posted by Isabel Miller
Friday, Mar 8, 24 @ 7:44 am

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open thread is as good a place as any for this;

The recent carping over natgas reminded me of the commercials from the 80s. You probably remember them too, as there was a years long nationwide ad campaign from the natgas lobby to stigmatize heat pumps.

everything old is new again.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjIvPYs48HA

Comment by TheInvisibleMan Friday, Mar 8, 24 @ 8:11 am
Thanks @TheInvisibleMan for the link. Those commercials are so great. About the heat pump thing, I’m really glad they’ve advanced so far that they can work below zero now. Now if the old school HVAC guys can get on board with the new tech! (Also, I wish that the Illinois EPA would get their IRA rebate system up and running.)

Comment by Aaron B Friday, Mar 8, 24 @ 9:17 am
The recent carping over natgas

I’ll take $1.66 spot prices any day. The recent LNG permitting halt is a boon for IL households. And will make Natgas appliances even more attractive

“Environmental issues aside, supporters of the LNG permit halt say that lower U.S. LNG exports would ease upward price pressures on natural gas and electricity in America as more gas would be available for the domestic market”

https://oilprice.com/Energy/Natural-Gas/Will-Halt-To-New-LNG-Exports-Ease-US-Natural-Gas-Price-Spikes.html

Comment by Donnie Elgin Friday, Mar 8, 24 @ 9:26 am
Went to the Rivian site on a desktop to look at the R2, and the “Meet R2″ site is telling me to rotate my phone for an optimal viewing experience.

Am I the only person that uses a computer in 2024?

Comment by TJ Friday, Mar 8, 24 @ 9:49 am
== Am I the only person that uses a computer in 2024? ==

I still use a desktop for document creation / publishing but probably 95% oof my work gets done on a smartphone

Comment by RNUG Friday, Mar 8, 24 @ 10:35 am
Another DeMarvelous win for the Bulls last night with a great fadeaway shot and foul for a three point play. The Bulls are great at clutch time and DeRozan is a great closer. Not saying they’re championship material, but nice to watch exciting wins.

Comment by Grandson of Man Friday, Mar 8, 24 @ 10:53 am
Rivian you have my attention w the new R series !

Comment by NorthsideNoMore Friday, Mar 8, 24 @ 11:46 am
What happens when everyone’s Smartphone is smarter then they?

Comment by Dotnonymous x Friday, Mar 8, 24 @ 1:55 pm