(Malcolm Hoar) wrote in
:

In article , David
Nebenzahl wrote:
Since this is a perennial favorite topic here--"Where we gonna git our
energy from?"--I thought it apropos to post this news flash:

http://bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=2...d=ajl3fRv9AdDI

The lede:

The U.S. may never need to build new nuclear or coal-fired power
plants because renewable energy and improved efficiency can meet
future power demand, the head of the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission said.

I think he's right. But, instead of saying "improved efficency"
he should have said (really meant?) reduced demand.

The economy is tanking -- that will reduce demand substantially.
Cap and trade could double prices and that will reduce demand
still further -- many of us simply won't be able to afford it.

Slowing down the economy and jacking up prices will certainly
reduce the need for more generating capacity. This may be a good
thing, or not, depending on your point of view.


if you're out of work,you don't need to be driving around in a car.
Just stay home and wait for your government handout.Walk to get groceries.
Lights out at 8 PM,thermostat set to 65 in winter,82 in summer.
(but the White House stays comfy...)

--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net