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Yes and even hydro is not renewable. It takes crews to maintain the generators, the power lines, adequate dam levels, etc. Dams need maintenance and inspectors to ensure they are not leaking as well.I notice you didn't post the link, maybe because a large chunk of "renewables" is HYDRO!
Can't take your unsourced chart seriously until I see the link you didn't post.
Yes and even hydro is not renewable. It takes crews to maintain the generators, the power lines, adequate dam levels, etc. Dams need maintenance and inspectors to ensure they are not leaking as well.
That was my point, the term 'renewable' is misleading because that constant flow has to be altered, re routed and processed through huge generators. The whole system is subject to natural entropy and must be constantly monitored and maintained. If you ask me, the only thing 'renewable' about hydro power is the equipment that has to be renewed on an on-going basis.The EIA has classified it as Renewable due to the rivers undending flow,
Hydropower explained
Hydropower is energy in moving water
People have a long history of using the force of water flowing in streams and rivers to produce mechanical energy. Hydropower was one of the first sources of energy used for electricity generation, and until 2019, hydropower was the largest source of total annual U.S. renewable electricity generation.
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All "renewable" power sources also requires maintenance too.
That was my point, the term 'renewable' is misleading because that constant flow has to be altered, re routed and processed through huge generators. The whole system is subject to natural entropy and must be constantly monitored and maintained. If you ask me, the only thing 'renewable' about hydro power is the equipment that has to be renewed on an on-going basis.
Of course that was my whole point. 'Renewable' is just a catch phrase with no meaning.You have to say the same thing about Wind and Solar too because they interrupt the "natural" flow into a specific direction.
You are trying too hard with nothing.
There's no profit to be had for manufacturers in simple systems. The only ones that benefit are the materials suppliers and the homeowners, and of course the environment. Insulation is such a simple system, doesn't produce energy but greatly reduces the need for it.If there is 'no profit to be had' then funding so-called 'renewables' and building an appropriate infrastructure will never take place. Try setting up a windmill or solar array for free, then find maintenance people to take care if it for free.
I notice you didn't post the link, maybe because a large chunk of "renewables" is HYDRO!
Can't take your unsourced chart seriously until I see the link you didn't post.
That's good, we're finally going in the right direction.Renewables are already 20% of US electricity production. By next year they will overtake every source other than natural gas.
trump's way ? Declaring that we were energy independent when the whole country was shut down and we weren't using any energy. Just another lie.Green energy is nice but there's no way to make enough of it. Therefore, our IIC should go back to Trump's way and stop pretending.
Describe what you mean by 'simple systems.'There's no profit to be had for manufacturers in simple systems. The only ones that benefit are the materials suppliers and the homeowners, of course the environment. Insulation is such a simple system.
Whole house insulation upgrades, energy efficient replacement water heaters (including tankless), ambient or solar preheating for hot water. New homes designed and oriented for solar collection and storage. These sound like conservation but really involve systems.Describe what you mean by 'simple systems.'
Not just using more BUT DEMANDING MORE!A new study says that the world is using more fossil fuels than ever as the transition to green energy stalls.
The Renewables 2022 Global Status Report says the share of wind and solar in the global energy mix has risen minimally in the last decade.
While renewables boomed in the electricity sector last year, they didn't meet the overall rise in demand.
In transport, which accounts for a third of energy, renewables provided less than 4%.
The current situation in Ukraine has exacerbated this trend, according to the authors.
Climate change: Green energy 'stagnates' as fossil fuels dominate
A new report says that increased demand for energy is being met mainly by coal, oil and gas.www.bbc.co.uk
Well, renewables don't seem to be going to plan for the climate champions. What are they going to do?
I am a restless sleeper, so I get up several times during the night, often when I know it's going to be hot the next day, I get up at 3:00 or 4:00 in the morning turn the air on, and let the house cool down to at least 72°, then shut it off. I pull all the shades shut and the house stays comfortable usually all day. If it gets a little warm in the house, I run fans in whatever room I am in. Once it gets dark again if I need to I can run the air or wait till the next early morning and do it all over again. My air conditioning bill is rarely over $125 a month. The house is well insulated and is light colored,; and I've raised the ground up all around the foundation, less foundation exposed to the elements helps in summer with the air conditioning, as well as in winter with the heating. I do not heat or air condition the house throughout much of the year. Spring and fall, I open the shades and let the sun heat the house if needed or enjoy the natural air conditioning courtesy of mother nature. We all must adapt to what's coming. I'm sure I will take more stringent efforts in the future. Thanks for your post, it gave me some new ideas. Have a great day. Looks like you're planning for many great days.Whole house insulation upgrades, energy efficient replacement water heaters (including tankless), ambient or solar preheating for hot water. New homes designed and oriented for solar collection and storage. These sound like conservation but really involve systems.
I have experimented with solar water heating using PVC pipe instead of metal. Very cheap to build and provides temperatures consistent with operating temps of water heaters without the need for mixing valves, pumps, holding tank, or controls.
The wider use of off-peak electricity for air conditioning is a fuel saver for the utilities and a money saver for the consumer.
I like to sleep cool in summer so I turn the ac on when I go to bed and turn it off when I get up, all during off-peak* hours. Just added R49 to the attic and it really makes a difference. Am exploring signing up for off-peak rates but they want a 12 month contract. Also I don't know how it works during the heating season. And, as I live alone I don't know how much it would really save me.I am a restless sleeper, so I get up several times during the night, often when I know it's going to be hot the next day, I get up at 3:00 or 4:00 in the morning turn the air on, and let the house cool down to at least 72°, then shut it off. I pull all the shades shut and the house stays comfortable usually all day. If it gets a little warm in the house, I run fans in whatever room I am in. Once it gets dark again if I need to I can run the air or wait till the next early morning and do it all over again. My air conditioning bill is rarely over $125 a month. The house is well insulated and is light colored,; and I've raised the ground up all around the foundation, less foundation exposed to the elements helps in summer with the air conditioning, as well as in winter with the heating. I do not heat or air condition the house throughout much of the year. Spring and fall, I open the shades and let the sun heat the house if needed or enjoy the natural air conditioning courtesy of mother nature. We all must adapt to what's coming. I'm sure I will take more stringent efforts in the future. Thanks for your post, it gave me some new ideas. Have a great day. Looks like you're planning for many great days.
Like I said, sounds like you're always thinking and planning ahead. That's a good quality in a person. I live alone also, and I'm trying not to create too big a carbon footprint. I recycle everything I can, I end up with about a half bag of garbage a month, I still work part-time I got my employer to allow me to put my half bag of garbage in with their trash, plus I have an agreement with my neighbor, he allows me to put it in with his trash if I need to. In return I always take his trash cans back in, once they are emptied on collection days. My work is a block and a half away. I've always walked to work. Unusual month I buy gas once or twice.I like to sleep cool in summer so I turn the ac on when I go to bed and turn it off when I get up, all during off-peak hours. Just added R49 to the attic and it really makes a difference. Am exploring signing up for off-peak rates but they want a 12 month contract. Also I don't know how it works during the heating season. And, as I live alone I don't know how much it would really save me.
The country needs us older guys to show the way.Like I said, sounds like you're always thinking and planning ahead. That's a good quality in a person. I live alone also, and I'm trying not to create too big a carbon footprint. I recycle everything I can, I end up with about a half bag of garbage a month, I still work part-time I got my employer to allow me to put my half bag of garbage in with their trash, plus I have an agreement with my neighbor, he allows me to put it in with his trash if I need to. In return I always take his trash cans back in, once they are emptied on collection days. My work is a block and a half away. I've always walked to work. Unusual month I buy gas once or twice.
With gas prices as high as they are, I can't believe people are letting their vehicles run with the air conditioning on while they do their shopping just so they won't be a little uncomfortable when they are done shopping. It's ridiculous.The country needs us older guys to show the way.
I live on the Scottish/English border. No air con in my car, I open the window the two or three weeks of the year, and in the house, the odd time I have to get the fan out. The girlfriends car has air con, but it's more efficient to drive 5 minutes first with the windows open, then close them and then put the air con on.With gas prices as high as they are, I can't believe people are letting their vehicles run with the air conditioning on while they do their shopping just so they won't be a little uncomfortable when they are done shopping. It's ridiculous.
The problem is the war in Ukraine. Saving the world has been forgotten as people determine to end it by thermal nuclear warA new study says that the world is using more fossil fuels than ever as the transition to green energy stalls.
The Renewables 2022 Global Status Report says the share of wind and solar in the global energy mix has risen minimally in the last decade.
While renewables boomed in the electricity sector last year, they didn't meet the overall rise in demand.
In transport, which accounts for a third of energy, renewables provided less than 4%.
The current situation in Ukraine has exacerbated this trend, according to the authors.
Climate change: Green energy 'stagnates' as fossil fuels dominate
A new report says that increased demand for energy is being met mainly by coal, oil and gas.www.bbc.co.uk
Well, renewables don't seem to be going to plan for the climate champions. What are they going to do?
