HEAT Zone Survey: Is Peak Oil Theory Fact or Fiction?
Past and projected oil and gas production, with peak production occuring in 2008. (image: peakoil.net)
The HEAT Zone has reported on the controversial theory of peak oil on several occasions (going back to October 31st of last year), and has presented thorough arguments for and against the theory. Now we want to know what you think!
Take a look at the HEAT Zone post from December 10, 2008 that summarizes both sides of the issue. Once you have the info, make the call. Is peak oil a sound scientific assessment that proves crude oil reserves are rapidly running out? Or is it merely an alarmist theory supported by pessimists who don’t understand that human ingenuity and technology will keep oil accessible indefinitely?
Submit your answer here.
HEAT Zone Survey: Did You Pay More or Less Than You Expected for Heating oil last Winter?
(image: eia.doe.gov)
Now that winter is behind us, we can (temporarily) let go of the worries associated with heating oil prices. Of course, we still have to keep our heating systems’ general health in mind (remember to schedule your spring cleanings!), but probably won’t be buying heating oil again until September. Looking back at the 2008-2009 heating season, The HEAT Zone would like to know: did you pay more or less than you expected for oil. In March, did your bills add up to a total that matched the expectations you set last August? If not, how far off were your expectations?
Let us know by visiting our survey page. Voting will stay open until noon next Monday, when we’ll start crunching the numbers. We’ll be back with the results next Tuesday!
