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Problem is, most people's primary electricity source is coal-burning power plants that do not provide significantly lower carbon emissions (depends on the effic
by brookr 19y ago
Problem is, most people's primary electricity source is coal-burning power plants that do not provide significantly lower carbon emissions (depends on the efficiency of the module, of course). However, more municipalities (like here around seattle) are offering wind-sourced power to homes who "green-up". There is a $12/month additional charge, but it is a great way to reduce overall emissions.
- ssharp 19y agoThat's not a problem at all. If you compare the raw power usage, it's still both cleaner and more efficient to use electricity than gas. Also, gas engines aren't going to get that much cleaner, whereas the energy grid is only going to get cleaner with cleaner coal, nuclear, and renewables. I wouldn't be surprised if in 15 years from now, if half of all new cars sold use electricity as their primary source. Energy independence should be a goal for every country, but especially for a country like the U.S. that uses so much oil.