Whoever suggested "cold turkey" in US move to sustainable energy? Just as the Amish are still using horse and buggy for transportation, some folks will choose to continue using fossil fuels for some time to come. Early adopters for wind, solar, geothermal, and other green energy sources will find themselves in the green financially sooner rather than later, as energy from fossil fuels is becoming increasingly expensive.
The higher cost isn't all from the cost of commodities. We switched from gas heat to geothermal several years back for one building, but continued to use gas for cooking and "on demand" hot water heater. Our gas bill plummeted from $350 to $400 per month to $12 or so. Dominion East Ohio has now instituted a much higher "minimum" bill, so we've ended all gas service. As those gas prices continue to rise, our investment in geothermal looks better and better.
Energy efficiency makes sense
Whoever suggested "cold turkey" in US move to sustainable energy? Just as the Amish are still using horse and buggy for transportation, some folks will choose to continue using fossil fuels for some time to come. Early adopters for wind, solar, geothermal, and other green energy sources will find themselves in the green financially sooner rather than later, as energy from fossil fuels is becoming increasingly expensive.
The higher cost isn't all from the cost of commodities. We switched from gas heat to geothermal several years back for one building, but continued to use gas for cooking and "on demand" hot water heater. Our gas bill plummeted from $350 to $400 per month to $12 or so. Dominion East Ohio has now instituted a much higher "minimum" bill, so we've ended all gas service. As those gas prices continue to rise, our investment in geothermal looks better and better.
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