What I think is most compelling is the potential that alt energy sources have to decentralize energy. Electric cars effectively eliminate dependence on oil conglomerates, while wind and solar have the potential to remove the utilities from our lives and budgets. If societal systems aren’t embracing this (for obvious reasons) the average Dick and Jane on the street should be rushing toward it!

There is an obvious reason we are stuck with metered forms of energy, instead of renewables; it is lucrative to energy providers. Also, it can be easily taxed by the government. Don’t expect them to give up all this revenue without a fight.

Windmills and solar panels have been around forever and they are getting better every day. Electric vehicles are here and will be selling in volume later this year. The real trick is going to be generating clean renewable energy at a cost that is competitive with oil and coal. When that happens, it’s all over for the pollution peddlers.

I’m actually writing two more articles (hopefully today and tomorrow) in the series – Credit Cards and Housing Costs.
.-= Khaleef @ KNS Financial´s last blog ..Why Do We Pay Tips for Certain Services? =-.