Comment Re:They aren't banned... (Score 1) 944
All of the calculations I have seen used to sell this idea have one major flaw. They assume that the price per kWh is constant. Given the general trend of any US corporation is to at least attempt to replace lost revenue; If enough people reduce energy consumption it is very likely that the utility companies will simply raise rates. In the end, the consumer will pay more both up front and in the long term.