Author Topic: Energy policy should be in the hands of the people  (Read 1273 times)

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MagnetJuice

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Energy policy should be in the hands of the people
« on: June 14, 2019, 11:00:30 AM »
Here are 2 stories:

This one tells how Power Companies punish solar users and impede progress.  >:(

https://www.npr.org/2019/06/02/728761703/to-some-solar-users-power-company-fees-are-an-unfair-charge

And this one shows how the people fight back.  ;)

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/jun/14/power-to-the-people-how-spanish-cities-took-control-of-energy
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Re: Energy policy should be in the hands of the people
« Reply #1 on: June 14, 2019, 08:02:18 PM »
What is done in Alabama is necessary on some level. Their reason for the fee is basic business sense. Maintaining the production and distribution system costs money whether it is used or not. A fairer fee would be a base charge to all customers for that purpose. Then add charges for use and credits for production.

MagnetJuice

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Re: Energy policy should be in the hands of the people
« Reply #2 on: June 14, 2019, 09:11:43 PM »
That makes sense dnix71, you should run for office!  :D

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