Yes, it's hard to get much distance out of that logic. If that was the case there'd be little reasoning for efficiency as incandescent lightbulbs would also be

Yes, it's hard to get much distance out of that logic. If that was the case there'd be little reasoning for efficiency as incandescent lightbulbs would also be incentive to expand power generation. It delays turning off dirtier generation even if more modern and efficient plants get built.