In addition, we know the grid as it stands is in pretty poor shape…. and yet opposition to grid improvements, to say nothing of the messy politics situation as concerns the grid, makes it unlikely that anything will happen in the near future. Or at least not until the grid collapses in on itself at a very bad time.

I also thought it was cool that sun used “Discovery Research” to publish Brian’s ideas, thus making it difficult for patent trolls to get in and ruin what could have a huge impact on worldwide energy demand. That is super cool.