The reason Al Gore's energy bill is so high is because he and his wife chose to receive "green power," which costs them $4 more per 150 kilowatt-hours than their utility's regular plan. Furthermore, Al Gore's house has 20 rooms due to offices, security, etc.'
The Gores choose to raise their bill by over 50 percent in order to minimize carbon pollution.
That's the real truth... Inconvenient or not.
Watch Keith Olbermann's segment from yesterday on this topic here.
I did a detailed, analysis both on Mr. Gore's energy use AND the strong ties of the new Gore critic to big energy corporations and conservative groups:
http://blog.nodvin.net/?p=185