I do find it curious that some people professing to be all about the human condition, as one of the highest priorities, have no difficulty turning a blind eye if it supports their pursuit of power. Nothing tells a more true story than actions. Yes, the ‘words’ are to seek favor from certain groups. But the actions show the priority is putting the political ideology in power and keeping it there. Nothing is more important to them.
I think EVs are appropriate for use in high density urban environments. But they may not work as well for mainstream transportation. And I think the cost of ownership is a deal killer. You pay a premium price to purchase, then 7 years later, you junk it when the battery needs replacing. An expensive disposable car!
I have a great many concerns about solar power too. Near the top is just how cheap is solar? No, I am not talking about a solar panel made in China.
I refer to a solar energy electrical generation system providing ‘primary power’ to the population of the USA. What does that cost? Mind boggling I am certain. That much money may not exist. Printing more inflation for Joe debt?
We already know it is an intermittent power source, but exactly how inefficient and expensive will solar energy actually be? And since we will need solar energy 24/7/365 what are the challenges? Will it be reliable? Affordable? Safe? Is it really where we want to invest the wealth and well-being of all? Solar supporters, I promise an open mind, so convince me if you can.
Otherwise, I detect electricity rationing in our evenings in the future after the sun sets. How will the batteries in millions of EVs get charged? Looks as if we will not only need home battery chargers for the EVs, we will need home generators for the electricity as well. Who knew? Oh, yes. The benefits of cheap solar energy.
To the progressives, that money is only tax dollars. And those trillions can be replaced with more tax increases, right? Plan A I am sure.
Except you cannot tax earnings that do not exist after the economic collapse of the country. And billionaires will only relocate to another place where electricity is from nuclear power or coal. What irony. Want to see what happens to an economy without electricity? Check out what is happening in South Africa right now.
Sadly, there is little in this report that makes anything better for anyone in this country, except progressive politicians and their acolytes. Anything else besides natural gas, nuclear, or coal as primary sources are, at this time, suspect.
Wind and solar are fine as supplements to these, but I cringe when I hear of plans to make them primary. They have yet to prove we can trust in them and there is much at risk on a gamble.
We had better drill Tau 2. And every other prospect that can be identified. That is the best way to keep energy plentiful, prices affordable, and the power on.
Mrs. Smith
