Jude Clemente reports that he has documented how California is a natural gas state. Yet, not the panacea some like to claim, the rise in wind and solar power in the state is also quite an achievement, although minor impact at present. For many years, he has relentlessly described how oil, coal, and natural gas have enhanced our lives, more people, living longer, living better, but the reality is that we must support ALL energy sources. Each one has pros and cons. Again, a rising 85% of the global population lives in undeveloped nations, where energy deprivation kills.
In the years ahead, Clemente has decided that wind and solar will continue to win the renewable race, largely because new locations to install more hydro power in the U.S. especially are limited (Fact Check...Not true in U.S). In fact, California total hydro power has fallen nearly 70% since 2011. California boom in solar is more powerful and more unique than meets the eye. 80% of the capacity additions in the country to meet Renewable Portfolio Standards are based on more wind. But Clemente concludes that although we will need ALL energy sources to grow our economy, lower emissions, and enhance energy security, he has realized that many in the environmental and renewable community are much more anti-coal, anti-oil, anti-gas, and anti-nuclear than they are pro-environment. ..... Blue State?
The original URL: https://www.forbes.com/sites/judeclemente/2016/08/06/californias-rise-in-solar-and-wind-electricity/#42fa0c144a61
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