Lazarus: Berkeley’s energy plan is too costly

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The Northern California city of Berkeley is being closely watched as it prepares to vote on a plan to require increased energy efficiency in all homes. In some cases, this could cost a homeowner more than $30,000.

Los Angeles Times consumer columnist David Lazarus thinks that Berkeley’s idea to promote energy efficiency isn’t bad -- but that this is definitely the wrong time for such a move.