With all their bluster about energy, oil companies are famously reluctant to talk about energy efficiency. More than 30% of the energy used in the US is used for buildings. And according to the USEPA, 30% of the energy used in commercial buildings alone is wasted. Innovative energy efficiency approaches, from construction techniques to materials to building technologies to user strategies and more, are seriously underused. If instead of building Line 5 we retrofitted all the buildings in Northern Michigan that use Line 5 oil to provide their energy, would that oil even be needed? The oil companies and pipeline providers sure aren't running the numbers on this, because energy efficiency cuts into their profits. But we certainly know the energy retrofits would bring cost savings and more comfortable homes to homeowners and healthier environmental quality to everyone.
I just received post from oil and water. We’ve been fighting Enbridge for a very long time. The Great Lakes are previous, Enbridgenpioes have Brocken many times the tunnels are a guess to replace, but the building may be not just impossible and time consumingbwhuilenthenpresent pipes are not stable and have been struck by anchors( in foul weather barges drop anchor to stabilize). Worse,mt heeding environmental impact of tunneling itself is not good. So for years Enbridge wants to use old damaged pipes now many years past their expected time of use. Risk is great, damage horrible Enbridge will not be responsible. They cannot or will not purchase the insurance necessary to protect the lakes Frm a leak
With all their bluster about energy, oil companies are famously reluctant to talk about energy efficiency. More than 30% of the energy used in the US is used for buildings. And according to the USEPA, 30% of the energy used in commercial buildings alone is wasted. Innovative energy efficiency approaches, from construction techniques to materials to building technologies to user strategies and more, are seriously underused. If instead of building Line 5 we retrofitted all the buildings in Northern Michigan that use Line 5 oil to provide their energy, would that oil even be needed? The oil companies and pipeline providers sure aren't running the numbers on this, because energy efficiency cuts into their profits. But we certainly know the energy retrofits would bring cost savings and more comfortable homes to homeowners and healthier environmental quality to everyone.
Exactly, Mark! Follow the money. It’s up to us to save ourselves.
I try to point out a Simple FACT as often as I can:
The amount of Energy reaching the Earth in 90min is Enough to Power the Entire Planet for a Full Year!
We just have to do a Better Job of Harnessing Solar Energy!
The Corrupt Fuckin Oil industry knows this and is actively trying to promote more Plastics 🙄 😑
We MUST Stop Extraction of Fossil fuels and BAN PLASTICS!🫡🌎
Bill Latka is right: This is an important reframe. Thanks.
I re-blogged your essay on my WordPress blog, https://tao-talk.com
Fantastic! Thank you, Li!
You’re welcome.
thank you!
You’re welcome, Jeffrey.
I just received post from oil and water. We’ve been fighting Enbridge for a very long time. The Great Lakes are previous, Enbridgenpioes have Brocken many times the tunnels are a guess to replace, but the building may be not just impossible and time consumingbwhuilenthenpresent pipes are not stable and have been struck by anchors( in foul weather barges drop anchor to stabilize). Worse,mt heeding environmental impact of tunneling itself is not good. So for years Enbridge wants to use old damaged pipes now many years past their expected time of use. Risk is great, damage horrible Enbridge will not be responsible. They cannot or will not purchase the insurance necessary to protect the lakes Frm a leak