ChristianKl comments on Open thread, Dec. 29, 2014 - Jan 04, 2015 - Less Wrong

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Comment author: ChristianKl 02 February 2015 11:18:11AM 0 points [-]

The certified electricity is usually from hydroelectric power plants which are already 100% depreciated and don't get any surplus from the renewable energy levy.

I don't think those hydroelectric power plants would shut down when nobody would pay a premium for green energy.

Comment author: Aharon 05 February 2015 02:15:45PM 0 points [-]

Yes, that's correct. This is why I stated market knowledge is neccessary - if you decide to buy a plan where this kind of energy is supported, you don't reach your goal of heightening the production of renewable energy. The first paragraph was intended as an intro that shows the pit falls. I'm sorry if that wasn't clear.