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Originally Posted by ModNewb
While I applaud their efforts at energy conservation, if peak oil turns out to be true, what happens when natural gas becomes too expensive to use?
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Peak oil doesn't necessarily mean it becomes too expensive. It means the point in time that humanity consumes the greatest amount of oil, and tapers consumption after that.
This could be due to dwindling supply, or alternatives. I tend to think it will be a combination of both.