You're absolutely right about it being a complex subject. In addition, some energy "costs" simply can't be calculated, such as the environmental damage and the

You're absolutely right about it being a complex subject. In addition, some energy "costs" simply can't be calculated, such as the environmental damage and the human toll documented in this article. But at the end of the day, most people just want their gas and electric bills to be as low as possible. So I think there is a conflict here between low energy prices and "doing the right thing," for lack of a better way of saying it. At this point in time, the high cost of solar electricity (whatever the cause) relative to other sources is a huge barrier to adoption.