> If the energy is clean, what difference does it make how much we use?
I think OP argues that if that power isn't going into the grid, it does make a difference, specifically to how much dirty energy is used by everybody else:
> Every solar panel put to use for something that isn't turning an old power plant off is slowing the energy transition.
I think OP argues that if that power isn't going into the grid, it does make a difference, specifically to how much dirty energy is used by everybody else:
> Every solar panel put to use for something that isn't turning an old power plant off is slowing the energy transition.