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I think we're asking the wrong question or looking at the energy needs of the future from the wrong perspective. Energy production is much more sustainable (and clean) when it generated at the user level. I think we need to look at the fact that our way of life in the US and Western Europe is not sustainable, not for us and definitely not for the rest of the planet to emulate. We need to change our economy of scale and look at local energy needs and production. Cottage-level energy production can supply our energy needs as well as be more sustainable for the planet.

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