[Publius6961]

My 5-bedroom house has been totally fluorescent for years, both inside and out, and it is insulated beyond the most recent code requirements for our climate. My commute car gets 48 mpg, on average.

What makes you think many of us have not already done all those things?

The problem I have is with pie in the sky energy source throwaway statements.

All the suggestions would make someone rich beyond the dreams of avarice, and make hydrocarbon fuels a nightmare of the past, if only they were realistic.

Nuclear is a good example.

Yet nothing ever actually happens.

[cogitator]

What makes you think many of us have not already done all those things?

I commend you. Large sectors of the American populace still live in older, poorly insulated homes and use energy-profligate appliances. And we know about the popularity of SUVs, but that's changing. I drive a minivan, but it's frequently a multi-passenger vehicle, so I get good per-capita MPG.

I think there are tax credits available for energy conservation in certain ways. Expansion of a program like that would be a good incentive.

[JamesP81]

My 5-bedroom house has been totally fluorescent for years, both inside and out, and it is insulated beyond the most recent code requirements for our climate.

Ugh. Flourescent lights give me wicked migraine headaches. You should see my office. I have a picture window, so I don't even turn my light on when I get in in the morning.