Some folks confusing long term concept versus near term reality. Local inky had some 'article' about gettin rid of gas stoves. I'm sure it was written in an office where the heat is turned up 75*. But your point is right on. Even if its a great idea, the grid isn't ready to handle it. Right now we see the grid doesn't have the redundency to handle emergencies. When the technology gets where mini-grids and individual sites can make their own....