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[Jonathan B. Bayer]

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On Mon, 13 Dec 1999 13:23:16 -0400 (AST), Trevor Smith wrote:

>>WHAT!?!?!? In this country (Denmark) you get discounts for exchanging
>>ie. old refrigerators with newer models that use *less* electricity.
>>Who's giving the discounts? The companies supplying the power!!! They
>
>I don't know for sure Anders, but I suspect that the person who
>claims to be encouraged to use more power must be in the US. I doubt
>any European company nor any Canadian one would ever encourage that
>kind of activity.


The original author should read his paper mail a bit more carefully. 
Yes, people are encouraged to purchase new appliances, especially
refrigerators and air conditioners.  However, the rebates being given
out are only if the appliance meets certain energy saving standards. 
It is cheaper for the utility to give people rebates and reduce the
total electric load than it is for them to build new generating
stations and all that goes with them.

JBB
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