An Inconvenient Energy Bill
Posted by goodmind on June 18th, 2008
Al Gore is neither the first, nor the last unsuspecting citizen to have his inconvenient truths rendered public information. Here’s some co-rendered embarrassment for your entertainment;
The average household in America consumes 10,656 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per year, according to the Department of Energy. In 2006, Gore devoured nearly 221,000 kWh—more than 20 times the national average.Last August alone, Gore burned through 22,619 kWh—guzzling more than twice the electricity in one month than an average American family uses in an entire year. As a result of his energy consumption, Gore’s average monthly electric bill topped $1,359. (via the Tennessee Center for Policy Research)
Imagine what that bill would have looked like, had he been living in the White House. We’re guessing this little snafu might have inspired some of Mr. Gore’s website copy;
We all contribute to global warming every day. The carbon dioxide you produce by driving your car and leaving the lights on adds up quickly. You may be surprised by how much Co2 you are emitting each year. Calculate your personal impact and learn how you can take action to reduce or even eliminate your emissions of carbon dioxide. (emphasis ours)
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