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Originally Posted by Xenophon
I rather expect that Ralph Sir Edward will look at my analysis and say: There's a bunch of low-hanging fruit that are "no-regrets"-style changes. Of course we should all make those, it's just common sense. For example, if your refrigerator is more than 10 years old, it's probably* financially sensible to buy a newer, more efficient model -- even if you need to take out a loan to do so!
Xenophon
*A very few of the most efficient models from 10 years ago might not make sense to replace. Replacing any other refrigerator of that vintage pays off in 4 years or less. That's a "no regrets" change. You win, whether global warming is a problem or not. There're plenty more items like that out there. Spread the word! |
And Ralph does. The vast majority of light bulb are CFL, just like Xenophon. There are specialised needs in Texas, so last year I install light/heat reducing window screen on the south/west windows. $460 with an estimated payback in 2 1/2 years.
He does "no regrets" changes, as he has the money to do it with. (When you've been unemployed for 9 months, you don't do big appliance changes). And don't overlook insulation!
But he get peeved at the "Thou Art Slime" attitude because he refuses to go live the "Urban Peasant" lifestyle. According to the Economist, China will exceed the US in CO2 emissions in five years. Yet everybody wants to blame all the problems on the Good Old US.....