“If all U.S. households used ENERGY STAR refrigerators, the electricity saved could eliminate the need for about 3 nuclear power plants.”
Or a few thousand windmills, or a large hydro dam, or six coal plants…
Great idea. Let’s eliminate any need for new technology. This is why the oil and coal interests love conservation–it obviates competitors’ products.
Filed under Anti-Nuclear Quote of the Day, Economics, Energy, Fun With Statistics
Posted on September 28, 2006 by Stewart Peterson |
