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I rest my case.

cmaukonen — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 13:09:33 +0000

I rest my case.

Efficiency isn't a

Beetlejuice — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:33:22 +0000

In reply to Energy Efficiency and why we don't have it.

Efficiency isn't a motivational factor to consider when determining future profit expectations. That's because efficiency is mutually exclusive to demand. In business terms, effieicency means longer life expectancy before the item breaks down and needs to be replaced. So if a 10 year old automobile is still running like it was just driving off the lot why would the consumer need a new one? Built-in obsolescence is what we're offered and accept. To change that would require business to make their entire profit at the time of sale instead of waiting a few years and letting the wear and tear of everyday use work its magic. It's the expectation of large increases in revenue in the short run rather than the long haul that leads to reduced effieiecny...you can't make money off something that's not broken and needs to be replaced.

Interesting Donal. I had not

cmaukonen — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 03:37:22 +0000

In reply to As a small note, I've read

Interesting Donal. I had not heared that but it does not surprise me. No not at all.

Is that good or bad?

Orlando — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 03:22:08 +0000

In reply to As a small note, I've read

Is that good or bad?

As a small note, I've read

Donal — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 03:21:26 +0000

In reply to Energy Efficiency and why we don't have it.

As a small note, I've read that solar panels are being stolen right off people's roofs.