"Germany's aggressive and reckless expansion of wind and solar power has come with a hefty price tag for consumers, and the costs often fall disproportionately on the poor. Government advisors are calling for a completely new start."
Consumers already pay more for electricity in Germany than in any other European nation, and the cost is going to go up another 20%. More carbon was released into the atmosphere in 2012 than in 2011. A steel mill may be asked to shut down to protect the grid when there is a shortage of electricity. These unintended consequences please nobody.
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"When Stefan Becker . . of the Catholic charity Caritas makes a house call, he likes to bring along a few energy-saving bulbs. Many residents still use old light bulbs, which consume a lot of electricity but are cheaper than newer bulbs. 'People here have to decide between spending money on an expensive energy-saving bulb or a hot meal,' says Becker. In other words, saving energy is well and good -- but only if people can afford it."
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