An 8% increase in summer air conditioning demand can be expected in the U.S. when the global average temperature exceeds 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. This climate driven increase is likely to cause prolonged blackouts during peak summer heat if states do not expand capacity or improve efficiency, according to a new study of household-level demand.
Just put a couple of solar panels on the roof and have the AC run from that power during the day, the house will be plenty cool at times where the sun doesn’t shine.