---O'Dhaniel Mullette-Gillman <o_amg@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Joe Jenkins <joe_jenkins@yahoo.com> wrote:
> >Although I share much enthusiasm for self replicating machines, I am
> What you are forgetting Joe is that everyone that you are listing
The recursive effects of zero cost energy at the centralized power
plant would not be any more drastic than the direct effects. So
taking this into account would save less than an additional $40 a
month. Still, not a big deal. The infrastructure needed, including
real estate, and a limited ability for open competition are too much
of a show stopper for real progress. Household micro power plants
encourage competition and eliminate the massive infrastructure needed.
> >also skeptical of the benefits of cheap centralized energy. I am
> >currently paying about $400 a month for power to my home. I don't
> >remember the source or exact numbers, but only a small percent
(around
> >10%) of that is being used for paying the cost of energy. The
> > majority is for distribution, maintenance of power lines, meter man,
> >and general overhead. Even if the energy was free, my bill would
> >still be around $360 and that's not exactly a major increase in
> >quality of living. A real benefit would be an energy box in
everyones
> >home that requires occasional refills of cheap chemicals. Now that
> >would make a difference.
there
> is also charging you for their expenses... such as electric.
Joe Jenkins
joe_jenkins@yahoo.com