mgt, I'm not clear whether or not you agree with RP's suggestion in the video of making it voluntary and allowing companies to "convince" us to buy their products, but if not..
Few argue against energy conservation (even as Rand Paul mentioned several times in the video), the argument lies within how they're trying to achieve energy conservation.
If you have no problem with them passing a law requiring people to purchase certain types of appliances/products, then you either (a) don't give a shit or (b) are ignorant to: the fact that it has several negative ramifications.
Before we get to those, understand that these new energy efficient appliances are more expensive and break down often. This is not a guess, this is a fact as witnessed through my father who has to repair or junk them (usually junk) because they're too expensive to fix thus not worth fixing.
With that said, if they flip a switch over night with the above facts still a reality, those ramifications are:
We're looking at a significant increase in the cost of living with the expensive appliances and the frequent breakdowns.
It's an economic issue. As Rand suggested, it shouldn't be mandatory. Both the technology and price need to improve. The incentive to switch has to be there first, and it currently is not.
Few argue against energy conservation (even as Rand Paul mentioned several times in the video), the argument lies within how they're trying to achieve energy conservation.
If you have no problem with them passing a law requiring people to purchase certain types of appliances/products, then you either (a) don't give a shit or (b) are ignorant to: the fact that it has several negative ramifications.
Before we get to those, understand that these new energy efficient appliances are more expensive and break down often. This is not a guess, this is a fact as witnessed through my father who has to repair or junk them (usually junk) because they're too expensive to fix thus not worth fixing.
With that said, if they flip a switch over night with the above facts still a reality, those ramifications are:
- Too expensive for many people. The cheaper alternative non-compliant appliances won't be available legally.
- They will break down often, and the cost to fix them far exceeds appliances of previous generations.
We're looking at a significant increase in the cost of living with the expensive appliances and the frequent breakdowns.
It's an economic issue. As Rand suggested, it shouldn't be mandatory. Both the technology and price need to improve. The incentive to switch has to be there first, and it currently is not.
