More power woes for California
 

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Okay, so it is just me, or is it ridiculous that citizens of an industrialized nation, a world leader, in fact, should be worrying about things like blackouts and not having enough power?

I've got a novel idea: MORE POWER PLANTS.

One word*: NIMBYs!


*okay, acronym

True 'dat. But seriously, can't we pop a couple solar plants out in the desert?

Alternative energy sources!

Our office is always at 73. There is no reason for that other than the owner (who isn't in the office for 2 weeks out of every month) wants the office at 73. So we freeze.

There is also no reason to keep your AC running super low at home if no one (and no pets) are home.

As a country we waste so much energy. True, we shouldn't have to worry about energy but we waste so much of it. Energy conservation should be part of our daily lives - not just when it is 110 outside.

Agreed. Saving energy is easier than making it.

Oh we could, but then ya get the tree (cactus?) huggers whining about how we're destroying the fragile desert ecosystem. NIMBY 2.0.

Rolling blackout... isn't that what they call it when Lindsay Lohan passes out climbing a set of stairs?

Max Power for governor!

I just bought some of the long life, low use light bulbs at lunch. Awesome price, 4 100watt for $1.99 a pack. Not much, but it is a start.

I can't remember a time when I did not turn off lights when I left a room, etc. But I will do my best to conserve. Reading by flashlight is not an option though.