Al Gore’s Home Devours 34 Times More Electricity Than Average U.S. Household

[posty 2,809]

http://dailycaller.com/2017/08/02/exclusive-al-gores-home-devours-34-times-more-electricity-than-average-u-s-household/

 

On Friday, Al Gores sequel to An Inconvenient Truth An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power arrives in movie theaters across the country. But theres another inconvenient sequel worth noting and, like most sequels, this one is even worse than the original.

 

Gores hypocritical home energy use and do as I say not as I do lifestyle has plunged to embarrassing new depths.

 

In just this past year, Gore burned through enough energy to power the typical American household for more than 21 years, according to a new report by the National Center for Public Policy Research. The former vice president consumed 230,889 kilowatt hours (kWh) at his Nashville residence, which includes his home, pool and driveway entry gate electricity meters. A typical family uses an average of 10,812 kWh of electricity per year, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

 

It gets worse.

 

Last September alone, Gore devoured 30,993 kWh of electricity. Thats enough to power 34 average American homes for a month. Over the last 12 months, Gore used more electricity just heating his outdoor swimming pool than six typical homes use in a year.

 

The National Center for Public Policy Research obtained the environmentalists energy usage information from individuals at the Nashville Electric Service, the utility that provides electricity to Gores home and much of Middle Tennessee.

 

In 2007, the day after Gore won an Academy Award for An Inconvenient Truth, I revealed Gores hypocritically high electric bills. In some months, I discovered, his residence gobbled up to 20 times more electricity than the average American household.

 

When Gores inconvenient truth became public knowledge, he promised to change his ways and gave his property a green makeover. Gore added 33 solar panels at a princely price tag of approximately $60,000. He also upgraded the homes windows and ductwork, replaced the insulation, put in a driveway rainwater collection system, and installed a geothermal heating system.

 

The Nobel laureate also heroically went to the trouble of replacing his incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent ones.

 

In total, the renovation are estimated to cost well over $250,000.

 

But the homes green facelift wasnt enough to offset Gores colossal energy consumption.

 

Despite spending more than a quarter-million dollars on making his home more environmentally friendly, his energy consumption is higher than ever.

 

Those 33 solar panels generate about 12,000 kWh of electricity a year way more than enough energy to power a typical American household. Gore is such an enormous energy hog, however, that his gigantic rooftop solar array produces just 5.7 percent of the electricity he uses in his home, or enough to power his home for a measly 21 days a year.

 

Gore also claims that his environmental sins are washed clean because he contributes to Green Power Switch, a scheme in which customers can donate extra money beyond the cost of their power bill to support green energy efforts. The money goes to the Tennessee Velley Authority (TVA), the source of NES electricity, to fund renewable energy projects.

 

Gore even told the TODAY Show that his home uses 100 percent renewable energy, but that is an outright lie.

 

Just because Gore donates to the Green Power Switch program doesnt mean he receives green energy at his home. Gore gets the same electricity every other Nashville resident receives 87 percent of which comes from nuclear, coal and natural gas power plants. About 10 percent of Gores electricity comes from the TVAs environmentally devastating dams. Only a puny 3 percent comes from renewable sources such as solar and wind.

 

Not counting the $432 a month Gore spends on his Green Power Switch indulgences, the green extremist shells out about $22,000 a year to pay his electric bills.

 

Spending more than $1,800 a month on an energy bill would sink most Americans, but its pocket change to Gore. He has manipulated environmental concerns into a big business. When his term as vice president ended in 2001, Gores net worth was less than $2 million. Today, Gore is worth an estimated $300 million.

 

Gore apologists argue that his large home is the reason for his massive energy consumption. Thats not true, either.

 

According to Energy Vanguard, a company devoted to making homes more energy efficient, a residence that uses less than 10 kWh of electricity per square foot each year is considered efficient. Homes that gulp down more than 20 kWh of electricity per square foot each year are labeled energy hogs. Gores house consumed 22.9 kWh per square foot in the past 12 months making him a huge energy hog by any measure.

 

Astonishingly, Gore also owns at least two other homes a penthouse in San Francisco and a farmhouse in Carthage, Tennessee so his carbon footprint is even larger than it appears.

 

The former veep has become a prophet of environmentalism, a religion he helped create. But he is a false prophet. He appears to exploit his followers for recognition and money, and its unclear whether he actually believes a word he says.

 

Al Gore is happy to talk the talk, but has proven completely unwilling to walk the walk when it comes to living a green lifestyle and that should make every person question the messenger as well as the message.

[Drizzay 745]

He's such a charlatan.

[Vikings4ever 568]

Rules for thee, not for me.

[edjr 6,898]

Do as I say, not as I do.

[RaiderHaters Revenge 4,543]

I dont think anyone on the left or right even buys what Al Gore is selling

[TimmySmith 2,783]

I dont think anyone on the left or right even buys what Al Gore is selling

Yep, even those saying he was "fighting the good fight" have trailed off. His dire predictions are not coming in and it appears now that they were made up to line his pockets. P.T. Barnum would be jealous.

[Mookz 1,374]

Wow, first electric cars, now electric houses? Very cool. Guy is always on the cutting edge.

[Cruzer 1,996]

Al, you're such a putz.

 

[Cdub100 3,995]

But muh global warming

[NewbieJr 541]

And Joel Osteen lives in a 30 million dollar mansion. Shouldn't he live in a $100,000 house and donate the rest to the needy?

[Reality 3,121]

Rules for thee, not for me.

 

Typical Liberal.

[RaiderHaters Revenge 4,543]

And Joel Osteen lives in a 30 million dollar mansion. Shouldn't he live in a $100,000 house and donate the rest to the needy?

 

is this your but but Trump speech

 

Osteen gives more money to charity and does more for people in a month than Al Gore does in a lifetime

[NewbieJr 541]

 

is this your but but Trump speech

 

Osteen gives more money to charity and does more for people in a month than Al Gore does in a lifetime

And Al Gore has done more for the environment than you ever will blah blah balh. The point flew over your empty head.

[lickin_starfish 2,006]

And Al Gore has done more for the environment than you ever will blah blah balh. The point flew over your empty head.

What was the point? I only saw a deflection.

[NewbieJr 541]

What was the point? I only saw a deflection.

the entire premise of this thread is that Al Gore uses a lot of electricity, therefore, he is a fraud as a spokesman for the environment. Then I guess anyone who talks about giving to the less fortunate is a fraud if they live a rich lifestyle. Let's stay consistent boys.

[Vikings4ever 568]

And Joel Osteen lives in a 30 million dollar mansion. Shouldn't he live in a $100,000 house and donate the rest to the needy?

So they're both gigantic pieces of sh*t? I can go along with that.

[Cdub100 3,995]

And Joel Osteen lives in a 30 million dollar mansion. Shouldn't he live in a $100,000 house and donate the rest to the needy?

 

He's a tool too. What's your point?

[Mike Honcho 5,432]

Where do these numbers come from, energy consumption isn't something you can just google for any address? I wonder about the sourcing of this article.

[Filthy Fernadez 2,696]

Typical......

[rholio 339]

Huh, I guess the libs aren't the only ones with wealth envy.

 

Gore was a politician, does anyone actually believe a word he says?

[Big Guy 1,421]

Hey, Evil Lair's require unlimited energy!!!

 

You can't go inventing interwebs and social justice scams in a tent.

[RaiderHaters Revenge 4,543]

And Al Gore has done more for the environment than you ever will blah blah balh. The point flew over your empty head.

 

actually I have been living off the grid for 3 years, my electric bill is 0, I have a well for water, and I have 2 windmills as well. I also recycle everything I can, and drive two effecient vehicles

 

I guarantee I do more than 95% of the people as far as a carbon footprint

 

however, I dont feel man has cause global warming err.......climate change, so I am a denier, and I dont feel like throwing money at Al Gore and Green companies is an alleged solution so I am a science denier.

 

I just think its good and smart financial and responsible to live the way I do

 

I also grow as much of my own vegetables as possible

 

I am also not dependant on anyone if goes south

[Big Guy 1,421]

 

actually I have been living off the grid for 3 years, my electric bill is 0, I have a well for water, and I have 2 windmills as well. I also recycle everything I can, and drive two effecient vehicles

 

I guarantee I do more than 95% of the people as far as a carbon footprint

 

however, I dont feel man has cause global warming err.......climate change, so I am a denier, and I dont feel like throwing money at Al Gore and Green companies is an alleged solution so I am a science denier.

 

I just think its good and smart financial and responsible to live the way I do

 

I also grow as much of my own vegetables as possible

 

I am also not dependant on anyone if ###### goes south

 

Awesome!.....ditto, solar and an occasional generator.

[mobb_deep 920]

Where do these numbers come from, energy consumption isn't something you can just google for any address? I wonder about the sourcing of this article.

Breitbart. Not that fake MSM.

[BunnysBastatrds 2,597]

Where do these numbers come from, energy consumption isn't something you can just google for any address? I wonder about the sourcing of this article.

I can hire a company to find you wherever you are if I know you're SS#. The first place they look is your phone records, utilities, gas, water, local tax records, and arrests. And many more. It's all legal and easily accomplished with a click of the mouse.

 

When I was a private investigator, I found more information on subjects by learning their relationship with companies.

 

Gore is an easy target. So are you. Just saying. Give me a name, address, date of birth, and few other insignificant pieces of info, I can easily find you and know your history.

[Mike Honcho 5,432]

I can hire a company to find you wherever you are if I know you're SS#. The first place they look is your phone records, utilities, gas, water, local tax records, and arrests. And many more. It's all legal and easily accomplished with a click of the mouse.

 

When I was a private investigator, I found more information on subjects by learning their relationship with companies.

 

Gore is an easy target. So are you. Just saying. Give me a name, address, date of birth, and few other insignificant pieces of info, I can easily find you and know your history.

 

 

Wow, with my name and address you can find me!!!! You really are a modern day Sherlock Holmes!

[penultimatestraw 473]

 

actually I have been living off the grid for 3 years, my electric bill is 0, I have a well for water, and I have 2 windmills as well. I also recycle everything I can, and drive two effecient vehicles

 

I guarantee I do more than 95% of the people as far as a carbon footprint

 

however, I dont feel man has cause global warming err.......climate change, so I am a denier, and I dont feel like throwing money at Al Gore and Green companies is an alleged solution so I am a science denier.

 

I just think its good and smart financial and responsible to live the way I do

 

I also grow as much of my own vegetables as possible

 

I am also not dependant on anyone if ###### goes south

You're doing great in comparison to the average American, but there is no chance you're better than 95% of people. Can't remember if you're a parent, but not having kids is probably the most eco-friendly thing you can do.

[Bert 1,128]

And Al Gore has done more for the environment than you ever will blah blah balh. The point flew over your empty head.

more to hurt the enviroment

[NewbieJr 541]

more to hurt the enviroment

[drobeski 3,061]

You're doing great in comparison to the average American, but there is no chance you're better than 95% of people. Can't remember if you're a parent, but not having kids is probably the most eco-friendly thing you can do.

too bad your parents were so eco-unfriendly

[RaiderHaters Revenge 4,543]

You're doing great in comparison to the average American, but there is no chance you're better than 95% of people. Can't remember if you're a parent, but not having kids is probably the most eco-friendly thing you can do.

Yep having white kids is bad for the world. I have one who is very responsible at 5. As far as eco friendly that's ridiculous cause the mexes and mooslims pop em out like no other

[TimmySmith 2,783]

You're doing great in comparison to the average American, but there is no chance you're better than 95% of people. Can't remember if you're a parent, but not having kids is probably the most eco-friendly thing you can do.

A close second might be living on a 1st world island.

[penultimatestraw 473]

too bad your parents were so eco-unfriendly

I can only learn from their mistakes.

[penultimatestraw 473]

Yep having white kids is bad for the world. I have one who is very responsible at 5. As far as eco friendly that's ridiculous cause the mexes and mooslims pop em out like no other

Having kids = using more resources, creating more waste, period. Although it's a great platform for bigotry, you can only control your own actions, so calling out less eco-friendly groups is immaterial.

 

I was just pointing out the absurdity of your 95% comment. Even a responsible 5-year old is another human for the planet to support.

[penultimatestraw 473]

A close second might be living on a 1st world island.

I'm not sure how you reached that conclusion, but I'm not the one tooting my eco-horn, am I?

[RaiderHaters Revenge 4,543]

Having kids = using more resources, creating more waste, period. Although it's a great platform for bigotry, you can only control your own actions, so calling out less eco-friendly groups is immaterial.

 

I was just pointing out the absurdity of your 95% comment. Even a responsible 5-year old is another human for the planet to support.

Obviously as always you take everything in context and change it around

 

I don't have exact numbers but I'd bet that how I live and what I do is in the top 5%

 

Apparently your solution is to not have kids

 

My solution which is much more logical is to have solar and wind power a well if possible and be as self sufficient as possible and teach my son to do the same. Not to be wasteful and recycle everything you can

 

When all is said and done mine and my wife's footprints will leave behind 1 responsible child to replace 2 responsible people and that seems like a net negative. Cause the rest of the world isn't responsible nor are they even trying

[penultimatestraw 473]

Obviously as always you take everything in context and change it around

 

I don't have exact numbers but I'd bet that how I live and what I do is in the top 5%

 

Apparently your solution is to not have kids

 

My solution which is much more logical is to have solar and wind power a well if possible and be as self sufficient as possible and teach my son to do the same. Not to be wasteful and recycle everything you can

 

When all is said and done mine and my wife's footprints will leave behind 1 responsible child to replace 2 responsible people and that seems like a net negative. Cause the rest of the world isn't responsible nor are they even trying

So you think the billions of people living in poverty, many of whom haven't sniffed the luxuries of the developed world, have a bigger footprint than you?

 

I give you credit for doing what you can, but there is no way you are in the top 5%. I'm not suggesting you or anyone stop having kids, just acknowledging that even the best Americans use far more resources than most of the rest of the world's population. It's a byproduct of being wealthy.

[RaiderHaters Revenge 4,543]

So you think the billions of people living in poverty, many of whom haven't sniffed the luxuries of the developed world, have a bigger footprint than you?

 

I give you credit for doing what you can, but there is no way you are in the top 5%. I'm not suggesting you or anyone stop having kids, just acknowledging that even the best Americans use far more resources than most of the rest of the world's population. It's a byproduct of being wealthy.

 

the conversation started as a comparison to Al Gore, obviously yes the people in 3rd world countries dont do much, I was more or less talking about industrialized 1st world countries.

 

Fish and birds, and snakes, and giraffes, and otter, and whales have a smaller footprint as well, but lets compare apples to apples

[penultimatestraw 473]

You said:

I guarantee I do more than 95% of the people as far as a carbon footprint

I said:

You're doing great in comparison to the average American, but there is no chance you're better than 95% of people. Can't remember if you're a parent, but not having kids is probably the most eco-friendly thing you can do.

You replied:

Obviously as always you take everything in context and change it around

I don't have exact numbers but I'd bet that how I live and what I do is in the top 5%

Apparently your solution is to not have kids

My solution which is much more logical is to have solar and wind power a well if possible and be as self sufficient as possible and teach my son to do the same. Not to be wasteful and recycle everything you can

When all is said and done mine and my wife's footprints will leave behind 1 responsible child to replace 2 responsible people and that seems like a net negative. Cause the rest of the world isn't responsible nor are they even trying

I countered:

So you think the billions of people living in poverty, many of whom haven't sniffed the luxuries of the developed world, have a bigger footprint than you?

 

I give you credit for doing what you can, but there is no way you are in the top 5%. I'm not suggesting you or anyone stop having kids, just acknowledging that even the best Americans use far more resources than most of the rest of the world's population. It's a byproduct of being wealthy.

So now people in the developing world are an unfair comparison? Do you think the environment cares where the waste is coming from?

[rholio 339]

So now people in the developing world are an unfair comparison? Do you think the environment cares where the waste is coming from?

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