[Greenbuilding] between a rock and a shoulder season

[Bob Waldrop]

I agree with Laren.  We also buy 100% wind generated electricity from 
our utility.  Natural gas or wood are both issues for the atmosphere.  
Wind isn't perfect, but it is better.

Bob Waldrop, Okie City

On 6/9/2014 1:33 PM, LarenCorie wrote:
> From: Reuben Deumling <9watts at gmail.com>
>
>> To us *electricity *to heat anything, to me, is bordering
>> on the sacrilegious.
>
> Hi Reuben;
>
> I strongly disagree with you. The electric grid is the only utility
> that is delivering clean energy from 100% green sources.  The
> electric grid is distributing wind and Solar.  The electricity that
> I have been purchasing for my home for the past few years is
> 100% from wind.  Most electric grids now offer green energy.
> I recently saw where Aurora Illinois was offering 100% green
> electricity for only slightly over 4¢/kWh. They are ending that
> deal soon, but the higher rate is only 7.17¢, which is just 0.17¢
> more than their lowest rate. For a house that uses 300kWh per
> month that would be only $6.12 more per year, to buy 100%
> green renewable electricity.  The electric grid is a friend to
> renewable energy, and getting us off fossil fuels. It did not
> used to be that way, but currently, the grid is our best
> hope for a far less carbon dependent future.
>
> -Laren Corie-
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