Residential electricity prices jumped nearly 12% in 2023 and they are going higher. But the carbon intensity of power generation isn't falling and low-income ratepayers are subsidizing the rich.
In his first term, decades ago, Governor Jerry “Moonbeam” Brown blocked San Diego Gas & Electric’s request to build a nuclear power plant, insisting a coal-fired one, together with buying oil-fired electricity from Mexico, would be better. What doesn’t get reported is that the Brown family, like the Gore family, has extensive fossil-fuel interests. Read Mike Shellenberger’s “Apocalypse Never.”
Robert - no deserves to focus more than you - pop on over to the Thorium Conference in Abilene on April 14th - I'll buy you a Tito's ( I know you are probably on the road - but it don't hurt to ask )
Robert: I am sad to see your podcast go on hiatus - it has taught me SO MUCH about energy, the people who keep our grid functioning, the factual and physical reality of the grid itself, the idiocies of renewables, and your valiant fight against wind . I am a STEM scientist (neuro, evo-devo) but know nothing of the realities of power except what I have learned from you. I will continue to follow you and see where you lead me. Bless you, and please make sure we can always find you.
Live in San Diego. Low income home owners have a 30% discounted electric bill. Middle income without solar are carrying the financial load. No benefits of having solar nor benefits granted to the low income households.
I'd also not - energy costs underlying everything. People are not getting poor in California because their electric bills went up - the rise in electrical costs caused EVERYHTING to go up in price.
Thank you, yet again, for explaining so succinctly the damaging effects of the mindless rush to “net zero.” It is imperative that your work be spread far and wide so that voters across the country can understand the devastating impacts of the naive, destructive, and unworkable policies which are purportedly designed to prevent “climate change,” but are, at their essence, designed to destroy western civilization.
If our hours of work buy less non-discretionary goods and services, we're getting poorer.
This economy is structured in such a way where the rich are getting richer. The elites, say the economy is great, Wall Street is way up! Those living paycheck to paycheck are getting poorer, and are falling behind in utility payments, etc. Green energy is killing the middle class.
Thank you Robert. Taking a pause on the podcast is completely understandable because there is only so much one can do. And thank you for doing that podcast over the years., It’s been a favorite and one of the very best podcasts out there and the #1 must listen to in the energy space.
Last month (in Oakland) I paid .45/kwh and .49 peak. It's getting darn close to the point where I can run a diesel generator for less. Maybe I can get myself a little steam engine and power my home with coal.
All: if you haven't already, please watch and pass on the newly released movie: Climate: The Movie (The Cold Truth) from Clintel and consider applying to be a signatory on their World Climate Declaration. The film is on YouTube but shadow banned. Twitter has it. God bless you Elon
In his first term, decades ago, Governor Jerry “Moonbeam” Brown blocked San Diego Gas & Electric’s request to build a nuclear power plant, insisting a coal-fired one, together with buying oil-fired electricity from Mexico, would be better. What doesn’t get reported is that the Brown family, like the Gore family, has extensive fossil-fuel interests. Read Mike Shellenberger’s “Apocalypse Never.”
Robert - no deserves to focus more than you - pop on over to the Thorium Conference in Abilene on April 14th - I'll buy you a Tito's ( I know you are probably on the road - but it don't hurt to ask )
Bunch of sh-T’s!
Robert: I am sad to see your podcast go on hiatus - it has taught me SO MUCH about energy, the people who keep our grid functioning, the factual and physical reality of the grid itself, the idiocies of renewables, and your valiant fight against wind . I am a STEM scientist (neuro, evo-devo) but know nothing of the realities of power except what I have learned from you. I will continue to follow you and see where you lead me. Bless you, and please make sure we can always find you.
Live in San Diego. Low income home owners have a 30% discounted electric bill. Middle income without solar are carrying the financial load. No benefits of having solar nor benefits granted to the low income households.
What apologies to doomberg? They didn’t patent the humorous call to action, and I doubt they would lay claim on it.
Build your empire
Thier plan to reduce emissions is. NOT. going. to. work.
I'd also not - energy costs underlying everything. People are not getting poor in California because their electric bills went up - the rise in electrical costs caused EVERYHTING to go up in price.
Excess solar power generated at residences and sold to the grid has virtually zero value. Most utilities would rather not have to buy it at all.
Thank you, yet again, for explaining so succinctly the damaging effects of the mindless rush to “net zero.” It is imperative that your work be spread far and wide so that voters across the country can understand the devastating impacts of the naive, destructive, and unworkable policies which are purportedly designed to prevent “climate change,” but are, at their essence, designed to destroy western civilization.
How much are pple paying in California after taxes? How much is 15.1 C / kWh with taxes and other charges?
If our hours of work buy less non-discretionary goods and services, we're getting poorer.
This economy is structured in such a way where the rich are getting richer. The elites, say the economy is great, Wall Street is way up! Those living paycheck to paycheck are getting poorer, and are falling behind in utility payments, etc. Green energy is killing the middle class.
In Brisbane Australia, we pay $0.32c kWh plus $1.34 per day “supply charge”…
Thank you Robert. Taking a pause on the podcast is completely understandable because there is only so much one can do. And thank you for doing that podcast over the years., It’s been a favorite and one of the very best podcasts out there and the #1 must listen to in the energy space.
Last month (in Oakland) I paid .45/kwh and .49 peak. It's getting darn close to the point where I can run a diesel generator for less. Maybe I can get myself a little steam engine and power my home with coal.
All: if you haven't already, please watch and pass on the newly released movie: Climate: The Movie (The Cold Truth) from Clintel and consider applying to be a signatory on their World Climate Declaration. The film is on YouTube but shadow banned. Twitter has it. God bless you Elon