http://steadfastfinances.com/blog/2009/02/04/what-if-we-measured-energy-usage-in-lumps-of-coal/ A Personal Finance & Investing 101 blog that delves into current events, consumer education, and techniques to improve your bottom line. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:42:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://steadfastfinances.com/blog/2009/02/04/what-if-we-measured-energy-usage-in-lumps-of-coal/comment-page-1/#comment-4296 Matt Sat, 05 Sep 2009 17:07:59 +0000 http://steadfastfinances.com/blog/?p=255#comment-4296 Thanks Neil. I find it useful to think of it that way since I grew up in a coal producing region of the U.S. Thanks Neil. I find it useful to think of it that way since I grew up in a coal producing region of the U.S.

]]> http://steadfastfinances.com/blog/2009/02/04/what-if-we-measured-energy-usage-in-lumps-of-coal/comment-page-1/#comment-4295 neil Sat, 05 Sep 2009 16:58:12 +0000 http://steadfastfinances.com/blog/?p=255#comment-4295 Thanks for the concept. If I use the "lumps-of-coal" idea, I'll give you credit. -n Thanks for the concept. If I use the “lumps-of-coal” idea, I’ll give you credit.
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]]> http://steadfastfinances.com/blog/2009/02/04/what-if-we-measured-energy-usage-in-lumps-of-coal/comment-page-1/#comment-1411 Maria -- WriterGig Mon, 09 Feb 2009 13:33:15 +0000 http://steadfastfinances.com/blog/?p=255#comment-1411 We have a coal/ wood-burning stove and I know firsthand how dirty coal is. Anthracite burns more cleanly than the softer coals but still -- I am not a fan. Thinking about energy use in terms of lumps of coal certainly puts things into perspective. We have a coal/ wood-burning stove and I know firsthand how dirty coal is. Anthracite burns more cleanly than the softer coals but still — I am not a fan. Thinking about energy use in terms of lumps of coal certainly puts things into perspective.

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