~terry
Tue, Oct 2, 2001 (10:19)
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How easy would it be for terrorists to disrupt our power grids.
Real easy.
The stuff is centrally distributed along major gridlines. It would be
easy to knock out.
The common myth is that renewables cost more than traditional power
sources. But in light of the WTC attack, that balance sheet may be
changing.
Doesn't it make sense to have all our power locally, based on solar cells,
wind and home generation? It would be nearly impossible for terrrorists
to disrupt. Within five years we should have photovoltaics producing
power at less cost than coal.
Protecting our power sources from terrorists
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~terry
Wed, Nov 14, 2001 (06:44)
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I'm thinking a lot more seriously about alternative energy sources in the post Attack World. I've been thinking about it for years, but this pushes it up on the priority list. Time to brush up and do a refresher on photovoltaics (electricity from sunlight), solar water heating, and solar air heating.