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Christopher Johnson

Christopher Johnson

Could a new EV charger break the local grid? Probably!

EV charging is pushing distribution grid infrastructure beyond its limits faster than it is being upgraded.

6 min readApr 15, 2024

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Could a new EV charger break the local grid? Probably!

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Christopher Johnson

Top 10 Best Parts of Driving an EV

After a couple years, no desire to go back to a gas car. What makes EVs so great? Here’s my top 10 reasons!

4 min readMar 9, 2023

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Top 10 Best Parts of Driving an EV

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Christopher Johnson

Californians — Get Solar NOW (If You Can)

Do you live in California and own your home? If yes, you need to get solar. Do it before you get screwed by new regulations (April 14).

5 min readMar 1, 2023

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Californians — Get Solar NOW (If You Can)

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Christopher Johnson

Our Obsession With Big Cars (Trucks) Is a Problem

SUV and truck sales dominate vehicle markets, but even if they are electric, there are huge issues for personal, planetary and safety…

5 min readFeb 18, 2023

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Our Obsession With Big Cars (Trucks) Is a Problem

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Christopher Johnson

The electric vehicle industry learning curve (and my EV battery recall)

Inside a battery recall and the crowded public charging landscape

5 min readOct 21, 2022

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The electric vehicle industry learning curve (and my EV battery recall)

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Christopher Johnson

Road-trip Cost and Experience Comparison: ICE vs EV, 800+ miles

This week, my Bolt EV battery replacement finally happened, after about 9 months since it was announced as necessary. Getting the…

4 min readJul 11, 2022

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Road-trip Cost and Experience Comparison: ICE vs EV, 800+ miles

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Christopher Johnson

Are EVs Really Cheaper 3–6X Cheaper if You Can’t Charge at Home?

Surging gas prices make EVs more affordable, but most analysis of costs of driving an EV only account for charging at home.

4 min readMar 28, 2022

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Are EVs Really Cheaper 3–6X Cheaper if You Can’t Charge at Home?

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Christopher Johnson

What Does DC Fast Charging an EV Cost? (v2) (EVGo, Electrify America, ChargePoint)

Crunching a year of EV charging data to determine how much it costs to charge and which fast charging network is the best deal!

5 min readJan 27, 2022

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What Does DC Fast Charging an EV Cost? (v2) (EVGo, Electrify America, ChargePoint)

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Christopher Johnson

It’s my Clean Energy Microgrid-iversary!

Reflections on the first year with a solar+storage residential microgrid and its interaction with the grid.

5 min readJan 20, 2022

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It’s my Clean Energy Microgrid-iversary!

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Christopher Johnson

Electrification Journey: Water Heater

Electrification of everything is our fastest way to decarbonizing our homes and the grid. Electrifying everything means that whenever you…

5 min readDec 22, 2021

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Electrification Journey: Water Heater

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Christopher Johnson

Christopher Johnson

Christopher is a force multiplier called to accelerate the deployment and adoption of climate tech solutions at massive scale, and this blog shares the journey.

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