<sigh> Overall, the electricity use will remain the same or rise a small
amount. Many studies have shown this.
1) Compact fluorescent and LED bulbs as well as the move toward other
more efficient household appliances will tend to counteract the added
load of EVs on the grid.
2) EV's tend to charge through night, when the load on the grid is quite
small. Basically, EVs load the grid during non-peak hours, or can be
incentivized to do so if grid peak load becomes an issue.
3) We should not forget that as roof top solar panels gain in popularity
they will ease the load on total power generation, offsetting any
additional generation load EVs might add in total.
Old argument. Debunked numerous times in the past. Never held water in
the past and certainly doesn't now. Also, with EV's gaining in
popularity, grid overloading has not proved to be an issue.
Bill Dube'
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