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To: tonto who wrote (6261)11/27/2008 10:48:33 AM
From: RetiredNow  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 6579
 
I don't know that is always the case. For example, I switched to CFL lightbulbs and they are a better deal than incandescent ones over the long run. With investment and economies of scale sun power will be at grid parity, so it won't cost more than coal.

The problem with you kind of thinking is that it assumes 1) today's prices are what they will always be, which ignores economies of scale, and 2) that technology will never improve. Neither of those assumptions is realistic.



To: tonto who wrote (6261)11/29/2008 10:40:08 PM
From: LLCF  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 6579
 
< It is a fact we will live with, but I know just as turkey protesters are eating and enjoying turkey today, alternative energy people are driving gas guzzlers and have not made significant investments in their homes and buildings to reduce energy consumption on their part.>

LOL... guess it depends on who you know... all sorts of "alternative energy people" I know do all sorts of things to reduce their consumption, pollution, etc. What a dumb comment.

dAK


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