We are living in the age of efficiency.
As population growth slows it's only natural for electricity to as well.
We aren't limited by our raw computing power, we're limited by our inability to apply it.
As population growth slows it's only natural for electricity to as well.
We aren't limited by our raw computing power, we're limited by our inability to apply it.
Remember when turning off the lights saved money? It was dubious then but with bulbs that use 1/10 the power, it's almost humorous.
Without any time/value aspects, saving $1/year isn't on anyone's radar.. especially since the AC turning on is going to be much more.
Are you saying electricity delivered to the home costs 3 cents/kWh in Austin? I flat out don't believe that. We're paying over 20 cents on Cape Cod. I can believe 10 cents in some areas. 3 cents, sorry; no.
Once you add all the extra fees and "one time charges" that happen every month, it's more but that's the base.
Ref: http://austinenergy.com/wps/portal/ae/residential/rates/resi...
You missed the point. It's not that growth in total energy use is slowing, like growth in population is slowing. The point is that per-capital energy use is _declining_. You can't describe a decline as "slowing growth" with a straight face unless you are a Fox News commentator.