alt Hacker NewsAgain this was done in the 19th century. It is horribly inefficient. The only reason why it seems like a good idea today is because power companies are now rentieers instead of service provides.
Again this was done in the 19th century. It is horribly inefficient. The only reason why it seems like a good idea today is because power companies are now rentieers instead of service provides.
So it is a good idea because power companies, or anyone else who has you over a barrel, are not going to change this behavior.
Energy independence is good for individuals, not just countries. Just like privately owned cars are horribly inefficient, independence wins out.