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Energy and the Common Purpose is an excellent example of new thinking in response to a new problem Review by Rob Hopkins, co-founder of the Transition Movement - from Permaculture magazine

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Thinking about both climate change and peak oil requires new thinking and new mechanisms. Energy and the Common Purpose is an excellent example of new thinking in response to a new problem. Economist, David Fleming, has designed a mechanism for a 21st century rationing system which he calls Tradable Energy Quotas or TEQs (pronounced 'tex'). Fleming's approach is well thought through and offers the clearest such mechanism yet outlined. In brief, it is an electronic system for rationing energy. I recommend Energy and the Common Purpose without reservation, and David deserves all our praise and support for thinking this approach through in such a way that it is this watertight. It is an idea that deserves to be spread as widely as possible, as it is an idea of its time. Take time to read and understand this mechanism thoroughly, it is a powerful tool to counter the arguments that the only way to maintain our 'standard of living' is to build new nuclear power stations or introduce unpopular and self defeating Carbon Taxes. New situations require new thinking. (Posted on 07/07/2010)