Re: DIG-L: a note on "philosophical" vs. "technical" discussions

[Brian Smyla <ssg@vnet.net>]

Lowell Prag wrote:

> For example:
>
> DOE and Clinton recently started a new photovoltaics program called "One
> Million Solar Roofs", in which they are attempting to get 1,000,000 pv
> systems installed in the USA within the next couple of years.
>
> Why hasn't anaerobic digesters with methane production received that kind
> of support?

AD facilities are perceived as big, ugly, messy and they smell bad.  The raw
materials that are fed to a digester are unpleasant to think about.  Free
energy from Bull S---!

 PV on the other hand is perceived as high-tech, small and sexy.  The raw
materials fed to a PV array are highly desired, even worshipped by some.  Free
energy from the Sun!

When AD gains the sex appeal of PV, then we'll see politicians getting behind
it.  After all, what politician wants to admit that they are actually
advocating Bull S---?  They spend most of their time trying to convince people
that they are not full of it.  ;-)



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