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To: Tenchusatsu who wrote (836141)2/12/2015 1:58:21 PM
From: Wharf Rat  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 1575884
 
"What I'm concerned about is the construction of all those solar panels. That will cost a LOT of money."

Costs a lot to drill for oil and gas. Costs a lot to mine coal. Costs a lot to process uranium.


Study Finds Renewable Energy is Cheaper than Coal in the US
by Charley Cameron, 09/23/13

inhabitat.com

Myth buster: State data shows Michigan renewable energy beats coal on cost alone

Renewable energy in Michigan is significantly less expensive than new coal-fired power and will cost ratepayers far less than originally projected, according to a new report from the state’s Public Service Commission (PSC) and a revised renewable energy plan filed in February by Consumers Energy.

environmentalcouncil.org