mmene

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Houston
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Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 11:36:51 AM
Seems pretty obvious that increasing energy efficiency is cheaper and better than finding new energy sources...
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fordmexico

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Michigan
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Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 11:06:34 AM
Promoting greater energy efficiency while developing more alternative energy sources will be a part of our futures. Personally, I like my CFL's. As the old light bulbs fail I have replacement them. My savings each month is now $8-$10. I am looking forward to replacing the CFL's with LED as the price for them declines and their lumens increase. I also replaced my furnace with a 90+ efficiency model and will do the same with my a/c unit. The savings I have achieved on my winter heating bill is just slightly more than the increased cost for the gas. I just wish there had been more rebates and tax savings when I bought the furnace.
Vette1957 posted, "The cost of being "fuel efficient" will be passed on to all of us."
Do you really think so???? I prefer the savings I have each month.
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srchr

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San Jose
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Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 10:35:05 AM
more greenhouse gas propaganda
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applejoe

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Twin Cities
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Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 9:49:55 AM
The "supply-demand balance" isn't being used now, why do you think it will be used in the future?
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RocketmanC99

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Missouri
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Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 9:47:53 AM
Well, duh. But does that mean everyone using a natural gas furnace to warm their house must have it replaced with a high efficiency one? I don't think that will happen quickly.
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BrucePen

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Ontario
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Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 9:43:24 AM
Natural gas is cheap and plentiful. But big oil has the government in their pockets.
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GoBlazers

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Washington
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Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 9:41:48 AM
Bush and the Repugnicans created the hole we're in, quit pretending otherwise.
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915Chief

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San Diego
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Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 9:40:39 AM
Let out elected official lead by example in the efficiency dept....oh that's right, they can't!
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Vette1967

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Albany
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Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 9:36:18 AM
The cost of being "fuel efficient" will be passed on to all of us.
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humblepie

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Toledo
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Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 9:35:56 AM
studies, panels and commissions do little in the way of real benefit to drivers. just more money spent on nothing, much like the census and obamacare we already know there are over 30 million illegals being supported by our tax dollars, but do we correct the problem ?????????? HELL NO !!!!!!!!!!!! remember in november !!!!!!!!!!!!!
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scoop2008

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Ontario
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Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 9:35:54 AM
Why not just have a solae panel car
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gas_too_high

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Columbus
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Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 9:34:31 AM
There is a place for efficiency especially as energy costs rise. But do not be fooled. We will NOT "save our way" out of the energy crisis.
And we don't need forced savings boondoggles like banning incandescent lights and forcing people onto other unproven technologies. Fluorescents have their drawbacks. Ever break one? Call in the Hazmat squad -- you have a mercury hazard!
The real solution is:
Drill baby drill!
GTH
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sleepyt

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Chicago
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Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 9:34:27 AM
Which is exactly why Ford Motors is leading the way in creating more efficient gasoline engines.
Good management, making the right decision for their stockholders AND consumers.
Will wonders never cease?
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twiper1

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San Diego
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Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 9:33:35 AM
Im converting to LED's
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egd

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Twin Cities
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Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 9:31:33 AM
don't take away my incandescent lightbulb
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Lizzylou

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Stockton
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Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 9:30:04 AM
KillChain LOVE YOUR POST!!!
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afghaned

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Hamilton
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Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 9:29:26 AM
Fourth or fith time this week for this item.
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REVLAW

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San Antonio
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Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 9:28:55 AM
"Efficiency" huh? That is a facade. Tighter governmental control or regulation of the commodities market to reign in speculation is the way.
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mackconsult

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Portland
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Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 9:28:29 AM
Its going to take multiple fronts.
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Sam195

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San Bernardino
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Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 9:24:34 AM
Cars are getting more efficient. It's just a matter of time until we can stop caring about the Middle East.
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NatureBoyKY

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Kentucky
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Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 9:23:31 AM
Effeciency is ONE key, NOT THE key.
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ndhoanggia

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New York
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Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 9:22:23 AM
save save save
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rowing

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Macon
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Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 9:18:17 AM
I wonder about this because a lot of people are already cutting to save
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QueenMother

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New Hampshire
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Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 9:13:43 AM
Of course energy savings is tops on everyone's lists.
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jeepman64

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Indiana
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Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 9:11:54 AM
I would wait to put my eggs in this basket until the administration comes out with an energy policy.
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KillChain

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Albuquerque
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Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 9:10:10 AM
Yeah,Studying how efficient they are of taking my gas money.
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Maintroll

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Lexington
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Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 9:10:03 AM
If they are considering using natural gas in vehicles, then who is going to pay for all of the conversions that it will take in order to use it?
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FlyNFool

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South Carolina
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Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 9:08:44 AM
A NG car would be fun!
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