More power woes for California

Morrigoon · 08-30-2007, 10:12 AM

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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.

SzczerbiakManiac · 08-30-2007, 10:16 AM

One word*: NIMBYs!

*okay, acronym

Morrigoon · 08-30-2007, 10:30 AM

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

BarTopDancer · 08-30-2007, 10:43 AM

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.

DreadPirateRoberts · 08-30-2007, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

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.

SzczerbiakManiac · 08-30-2007, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Morrigoon

can't we pop a couple solar plants out in the desert?

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

Gemini Cricket · 08-30-2007, 12:09 PM

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

SacTown Chronic · 08-30-2007, 12:18 PM

Max Power for governor!

Snowflake · 08-30-2007, 12:53 PM

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.

alphabassettgrrl · 08-30-2007, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

Energy conservation should be part of our daily lives - not just when it is 110 outside.

Absolutely.

I'm doing my part- don't have A/C at the house at all.

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Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	True 'dat. But seriously, can't we pop a couple solar plants out in the desert? __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	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. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Rolling blackout... isn't that what they call it when Lindsay Lohan passes out climbing a set of stairs?
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SacTown Chronic the myth of the dream Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,217	Max Power for governor!
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Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	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. __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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