The One-Tonne Challenge

Government of Canada ^ | 1/19/05 | Government of Canada

[newgeezer]

I would hazard a guess that you "conserve" electricity, as if the energy you "saved" by turning down that dimmer switch was being stored in a big battery somewhere.

What on earth did I post to lead you to jump to that ridiculous conclusion?

Sure, I take advantage of a couple programs offered by my electric utility which are intended to reward reduced demand during peak times. Perhaps you'd be surprised to learn that I don't rearrange my family's entire life to maximize those savings.

So, forgive me if I disappoint you in possessing at least a rudimentary understanding of the economics of electric power. As I see it, reducing peak demand translates to fewer power plants and consuming less fuel (I really hate it when they use gas).

cheap crackpots such as you

Yet another example of your great insight.

It seems like some people -- especially conservatives -- fear any "admission" of conservation would pose a serious threat to their manhood. I can only guess such a person must have quite a fragile manhood for cause to be so insecure from such a logically conservative position.

[youngtory]

Up yours, Martin, not gonna listen to damn ting you say, so. STFU.

[doc30]

The only thing I will say on the "conserve energy" topic is that I try to do it where practical. Turning off the light switch doesn't slow the production of electricity at the generating station, but it does help lower my electric bill. To me, the optimum solution is one where the balance in my bank account is maximized and my living expoenses are minimized. No point in cutting to the bone if it isn't cost effective. There is a point of diminishing returns with respect to energy conservation.

[Luddite Patent Counsel]

I'll make this simple so that you can understand it. If you want to save money by turning out the lights, go for it. If you think that by so doing you are saving energy for your kids, you're nuts.

[newgeezer]

I'll make this simple so that you can understand it.

Oh? Do tell, oh intelligent one, what have I failed to understand up to this point?

Really, with such wit, you're turning out to be one for the twit list.

If you think that by so doing you are saving energy for your kids, you're nuts.

If I was to (as you've said) "hazard a guess" of my own, you apparently think oil and gas and coal have a shelf life, an expiration date. 'Use it or lose it.' Either that or, maybe it's just that you're wholly incapable of seeing anything past your nose, a.k.a. the "big picture."

What is it with so-called conservatives such as yourself and this illogical abhorrence of conservation?

[biblewonk]

Wow, you found alive one. Lets all head over to the crevo threads for a little more pain. Wait, first I want to drill a hole in my big toe. "I hate it when I do that".