....a side by side comparison of utility rates in a energy efficiency + renewables scenario for the next 50 years, compared to a new-coal/retrofit existing coal/carbon sequesteredCO2 coal/new nuclear scenario? I found such a study here:
http://newenergynews.blogspot.com/2011/11/todays-study-new-energy-saves-billions.htmlAs you can tell even from the article address, while there are upcharges for going energy efficiency + renewables, there are even steeper prices for sticking to the Business As Usual route of continued dependence on fossil fuels and nuclear. Add the CO2 emission issue and you can begin to understand the reasons most of Europe is investing in renewables the way they are. Doesn't mean that corruption and draconian profits won't be an issue and needs to be watched; but these issues certainly can arise in either path, no?
