Duncan Campbell argues that resistance to behind-the-meter and off-grid energy options stems from political self-interest, not technical shortcomings: he says stakeholders panic because a viable grid alternative would erode their regulatory and policy power, so they oppose off-grid options to preserve influence rather than endorse supposedly superior fixes.
@duncancampbell (post dated 2026-07-27) claims opposition to behind-the-meter (BTM)/off-grid solutions is not about technical or economic fundamentals.
I’m convinced the freak out over BTM/off-grid isn’t about the fundamentals.
The real source of panic is a viable grid alternative strips all kinds of policy interests of their power.
Otherwise they wouldn’t be against it. They’d just support their “better” solution.