Peter von Pinnon wrote:

> You are assuming that the transition to other viable
> forms of energy will be quick and efficient.

Actually, I think we have at least a century to manage the transition. 

> I think we're in for 8-10 years of pain first.
> I'll check out that book

Start with figures 11-2 through 11-4, showing that coal/oil/electricity prices have been declining for over a century in terms of hours of labor required to buy them.