Neighborhood Energy Webs

Solarpunk co-operative aims to decentralize the power grid.

I revved up the janky time machine and landed in a future where an old friend was settling into a solarpunk-themed HOA. This wasn't just any home—thanks to a homeowner DAO, they snagged this eco-gem.

As we sifted through the day's mail, a pamphlet caught my eye. It hailed from CommunEnergi, a local cooperative with a grand vision: decentralizing the power grid. Neighbors' solar panels and wind turbines weren't just standalone units; they were part of a vast interconnected energy network. Some homes were powerhouses, churning out energy, while others acted as reserves, storing it for cloudy days or calm nights.

The beauty? It wasn't about individual gain. The energy ebbed and flowed, ensuring every home had its share of sun-soaked watts and wind-whipped volts. No hefty bills, no corporate strings—just a community collectively basking in renewable energy. And should a solar panel hiccup or a turbine wobble? A skilled neighbor would be there, wrench in hand, ready to patch things up.

In this solarpunk world, the future wasn't just green—it was communal, sustainable, and brilliantly interconnected.