Comments on: Nosey Neighbors Enabled By Green Snoops at Com Ed

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:58:17 +0000

I agree with most of what you say, except for the nuclear energy part.It is not “Squeaky Clean” as you put it. There is a matter of what to do with the waste. Not to mention all the protocol the companies have to follow in order to make sure it is safe. And, we actually do have a lot of Nukes in the area owned by Exelon (parent company of ComEd). Byron, Clinton, Braidwood, Morris, and about 10+ others in Northern IL.

I also don’t agree with the perception of what could happen as a result of which President happens to occupy the White House. That is pretty much irrelevant in this case. The green agenda is being pushed more by companies these days for a few reasons. One is marketing. “Green” Companies make themselves look more responsible, nicer and more attractive to do business with. The other reason is for “Green” that is money. If you keep doing things the same way, it is hard to increase fees. People wonder why you need increased revenue when you haven’t changed anything, so your costs should stay the same. When you change stuff, in this case, the meters, they can go to the ICC and say “We need a rate increase because these meters are more expensive” It is all manipulative b.s.

By: fhmonberg

fhmonberg — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:37:23 +0000

Inspectors from the water department came and demanded to know why our water usage had dropped every year for the last six years, now measuring only one sixth of the highest year. We explained that we no longer had seven kids taking showers and washing dishes and clothes -we had to show them pictures of the kids who went off to college!

By: TaxThePoor?

TaxThePoor? — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:21:42 +0000

"Taxes increase what consumers pay for their electricity by more than 10 percent in many areas of the state, and by more than 15 percent in Chicago." Yes, electricity bills in Illinois are interesting. Look at the taxes. Why? Why that much? Where does it go?

By: dale

dale — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:18:19 +0000

Ah the greenies! Ah those crazy Nazi’s……….
It’s funny now, but it won’t be so funny when that bar graph comes with a fine for going over your alloted power limit.
We are heading down a terrible road here. The free market and most of our personal freedoms are under attack.