Hector Hoornblower
@hectorhoornblower.bsky.social
And my cat, Mort. Autodidact. Electromechanic.
China just got a heliostat plant – a concentrated solar power (CSP) station using a large field of computer-controlled mirrors, [heliostats], to reflect the sun on to a tall central tower – to power 170k homes a year and save 130k tons of CO2. The US is getting a ballroom.
Oregon raises electricity rates by 29.7% for data centers and cuts residential electricity rates by 1.3%. www.opb.org/article/2026... #energysky
Oregon approves PGE’s 29.7% rate hike for data centers under landmark law
The Oregon Public Utility Commission unanimously approved Portland General Electric’s rate hike for large energy users to take effect Wednesday. Residential rates will go down 1.3%.
opb.org
Mort, on his Eastern observation plinth. #Mort_Gütbag_de_Rorschach #cat #catsofbluesky #blueskycats #cats
Today, our friend Jay USAF Major Jason Watson read his oath to the Constitution and demanded that Congress do its job to IMPEACH this President and cabinet. He was arrested on the Capitol steps. #DOOR @defendersofourrepublic.org @removalcoalition.bsky.social @citizensimpeachment.com
Unfortunately, politicians and sports broadcasters keep convincing gullible citizens that stadium deals are economic drivers for the region. We keep getting scammed. www.currentaffairs.org/news/taxpaye...
Taxpayer-Funded Sports Stadiums Are a Massive Scam
With daily life getting more expensive for working-class people, why are sports owners still being handed subsidies for publicly-funded stadiums?
currentaffairs.org
This 1679 “Sabionari” Stradivarius is the only playable guitar by Antonio Stradivari left in this world.🤗 So take just a moment to hear a sound that’s well over 300 years old! @55SweetThing #globalmuseum #music #guitar #Stradivarius
‘Which Way Is Iran?’ Asks Pantsless, Sword-Wielding Trump Wandering On Side Of Freeway https://theonion.com/which-way-is-iran-asks-pantsless-sword-wielding-trump-wandering-on-side-of-freeway/
EVs = they’re going to crash the grid!! Data centers = “let’s build 3,000 of them!”
A company that makes a no-tech, repairable tractor is having trouble keeping up with demand from farmers sick of John Deere's repair monopoly and simply want a tractor that turns on and works: www.404media.co/demand-is-bo...
Demand Is Booming for New No Tech, Repairable Tractor
"There is consumer pressure to back away from technology that is unnecessary to perform everyday tasks."
404media.co
Proposed future legislation: The word "deal" will henceforth be permanently banned from use in any domestic legislation or international negotiation, including treaties and trade agreements. "Deal" should be relegated for use only by sleazy used car salesman and poker games.
A proposed national #EV registration fee starts at $130/year. That compares to $80-$90 in federal gas taxes paid by an ICE vehicle driver. The proposed national fee is on top of existing state fees. Michigan's $267 charge is the highest in the U.S. Hey, let's punish those damn EV owners MORE!
U.S. House proposes sweeping EV fee, adding to existing state charges
The proposed $130 annual EV fee would be separate from Michigan's existing $267 charge, which is the highest in the country.
eu.detroitnews.com