tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6199410.post3835358285883845294..comments2023-12-27T08:02:59.927-05:00Comments on Energy Outlook: Miles Per DollarGeoffrey Styleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18047970229068397492noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6199410.post-40110045365966770682012-11-06T07:36:24.232-05:002012-11-06T07:36:24.232-05:00Anonymous,
EVs provide low operating costs, partly...Anonymous,<br />EVs provide low operating costs, partly offsetting their much higher up-front costs. However, combining the two most expensive energy technologies available--solar power and EVs--is a recipe for depressing, rather than actual boosting miles per dollar. The figures you claim are, of course, the result of getting someone else to pay these extra costs for you. I shouldn't have to remind you that when you "take advantage of the government", you are actually taking advantage of your fellow taxpayers, as well as the utility ratepayers subsidizing your net-metering arrangement. Your attitude towards those of us who are underwriting your solar array ought to be one of gratidude rather than braggadocio, especially when taking full advantage of these tax breaks requires an income high enough that you could probably have afforded these items without our help. <br /><br />Geoffrey Styleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18047970229068397492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6199410.post-4015110651493694232012-11-05T19:06:17.642-05:002012-11-05T19:06:17.642-05:00The best miles per dollar would be an electric car...The best miles per dollar would be an electric car AND charging it with solar. Many states give great subsidies (due to our loving government who just spends other people's money). Take advantage. In NY, I spend $180 a month in electric for my house. I am getting solar which after all rebates and tax credits, the $50,000 solar system, is only costing $15000. If you finance the $12000 at today's low rates, you are paying approximate $220 a month for 60 months (5 years). This system will actually produce more power than I need, and will turn back the electric meter. With the extra power, i will power an electric car, and change my gas water heat to electric water. So that will eliminate my heating also. Take advantage of the government. Everyone else is getting bailed out..you should too. Pay $0 per mile (minus maintenance of course..and as long as you dont drive more than your electric car can go). After 5 years I will be paying $0 for car energy, and $0 for home energy, and also profiting small amount of $ from feeding electric back to grid.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com