tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588376013598284359.post7928717841939822932..comments2011-12-19T17:13:21.088-08:00Comments on Basic Humanity: Green Energy (or how much should we sacrifice for the sake of our values?)Basic Humanityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04985782967600395351noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588376013598284359.post-59696966153586723662011-11-21T05:07:06.876-08:002011-11-21T05:07:06.876-08:00Hey Jambaloney, thanks for reading and taking the ...Hey Jambaloney, thanks for reading and taking the time to comment, and thanks for the advice. <br />I have a cycnical streak too, which does make me question these things. Short of actually going and inspecting everything myself, which obviously wouldn't happen, I'm just going to have faith that the companies are as nice as they seem :s. I like the idea of saving the difference, but part of me just can't get past the thought that if I want to see something happen i.e. more green electricity and gas, I have to be willing to push forward and find a way to make my contribution. However if things start to get ridiculous, I'll switch to cheaper. <br /><br /> I've decided that given that I can spread the cost across the year I can probably afford to go with the greener options. And since I spend most of my time at home in my bed, I don't have to worry too much about the heating until it gets really cold.Basic Humanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04985782967600395351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588376013598284359.post-55507182183677466912011-11-20T14:48:28.432-08:002011-11-20T14:48:28.432-08:00if money is tight, go with what is cheap and save ...if money is tight, go with what is cheap and save the difference in a bank account (or jar) that you dedicate to generating your own green power off-grid, when you can, and if you can...<br /><br />Phelan point's out the problem..<br /><br />it's tough to try and stick to you values and especially when you are juggling a financial decision that involves services/products and your own moral compass combined with limited resources..<br /><br />it's not easy..<br /><br />if it's weighing on you, go for the cheapest and hold out until YOU have control..<br /><br />the cynic in me wonders how "green" these companies really are.. you sound earnest, i would hate for you to be disappointed at a premium price.<br /><br />sweaters are cheap!!!jambaloneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13084215893557618903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588376013598284359.post-9499039799971257252011-11-19T03:49:22.846-08:002011-11-19T03:49:22.846-08:00No options for electricity? That's mad. Is tha...No options for electricity? That's mad. Is that because of your location? <br />It's a tough one the finance issue. I'm hoping that since the amounts involved aren't massive, I ought to be able to save little bits as and when I get money in order to pay the bills. I think it will be possible, if difficult, in my current situation to stick with my values for energy. If things get worse, then I'll reconsider. The one positive of being on a prepay meter is that you can't spend more than you have. I'll just have to be tighter with the thermostat and heating times. And maybe buy some fingerless gloves to use the computer :pBasic Humanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04985782967600395351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588376013598284359.post-75213149783694032902011-11-18T10:18:03.306-08:002011-11-18T10:18:03.306-08:00You should always do what you feel is right. We ha...You should always do what you feel is right. We have no options here for electricity, I can only go through the co-op or get off the rid. We are not ready yet for off the grid living. We have choices of propane companies, and we go through a small family ran one. <br /><br />However with money being tight, it has to be a factor in these decisions. Sometimes you indeed have to sacrifice your values to reach your final goal when it comes to fiances. <br /><br />I would never ask someone to sacrifice their own values for my benefit. well not on purpose.Phelanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08250080326099834661noreply@blogger.com