Obama-backed $2.2B green energy 'boondoggle' leaves taxpayers on the hook

[Hafar1014]

Coal is significantly more expensive than renewables.

The Coal Cost Crossover 3.0

99% of the U.S. coal fleet is now more expensive than replacement by local clean energy, which could generate $589 billion in new investment.

energyinnovation.org

That’s why Trump has to force companies to keep their coal plants open which costs consumers billions

Renewables are the most expensive because you have to find another source when they stop and you pay a lot for that. CA Has solar farm thats a disaster.
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – Federal taxpayers helped build a $2.2 billion solar plant — now electricity customers are on the hook to keep it running.

The Ivanpah Solar Power Plant, a sprawling facility near the California-Nevada border built with billions in federal support during the Obama-era economic stimulus program, is stuck in a costly dilemma.

Both the Trump and Biden administrations — along with the utility company that buys its power — have sought to shut it down, saying it underperforms, produces expensive electricity and has been overtaken by cheaper energy sources. But California regulators have refused to allow it to close, warning that closing the plant could strain the power grid.


The result is a costly standoff rooted in years of government decisions: shutting it down could leave taxpayers responsible for hundreds of millions of dollars tied to a $1.6 billion federal loan, while keeping it open means higher electricity costs for consumers.

"This project makes no economic sense to keep afloat, and the market itself has shown that," Daniel Turner, founder of the energy advocacy group Power The Future, told Fox News Digital.

"This is a boondoggle, like most of California's large projects are a boondoggle," he said, arguing it is being kept alive for political reasons, with costs ultimately passed on to customers.

"At some point, you have to stop throwing good money after bad," he added.

EAR
Renewables cost more and they cant meet demand

 

[Marener]

Renewables are the most expensive because you have to find another source when they stop and you pay a lot for that. CA Has solar farm thats a disaster.
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – Federal taxpayers helped build a $2.2 billion solar plant — now electricity customers are on the hook to keep it running.

The Ivanpah Solar Power Plant, a sprawling facility near the California-Nevada border built with billions in federal support during the Obama-era economic stimulus program, is stuck in a costly dilemma.

Both the Trump and Biden administrations — along with the utility company that buys its power — have sought to shut it down, saying it underperforms, produces expensive electricity and has been overtaken by cheaper energy sources. But California regulators have refused to allow it to close, warning that closing the plant could strain the power grid.


The result is a costly standoff rooted in years of government decisions: shutting it down could leave taxpayers responsible for hundreds of millions of dollars tied to a $1.6 billion federal loan, while keeping it open means higher electricity costs for consumers.

"This project makes no economic sense to keep afloat, and the market itself has shown that," Daniel Turner, founder of the energy advocacy group Power The Future, told Fox News Digital.

"This is a boondoggle, like most of California's large projects are a boondoggle," he said, arguing it is being kept alive for political reasons, with costs ultimately passed on to customers.

"At some point, you have to stop throwing good money after bad," he added.

EAR
Renewables cost more and they cant meet demand

Coal sucks and Trump has to declare a bullshit emergency to force companies to keep coal plants alive, costing consumers billions.

Trump is forcing coal plants to stay open. It could cost customers billions. • Stateline

In an unprecedented use of federal authority, President Donald Trump’s administration has invoked emergency powers to force a series of retiring coal plants to stay open.

stateline.org

Meanwhile, he’s also paying companies billions to stop building wind power.

Democrats investigate as Trump OKs almost $2 billion in taxpayer money to end offshore wind projects

The Trump administration is spending nearly $2 billion to get energy companies to walk away from U.S. offshore wind projects.

apnews.com

Trump’s energy policy is bullshit.

 

[ColonelAngus]

We will figure out INTERSTELLAR TRAVEL before lefties show the math on wind and solar powering the planet.

THEY KNOW THEY ARE LIARS.

 

[Lockback]

Green Energy and "Climate Change"; the biggest frauds ever perpetrated upon the American people

 

[ColonelAngus]

Commies still have not explained how their GREEN plans will stop the Yellowstone Super Volcano from erupting and killing everything within hundreds of miles?

Potential Impacts of a Yellowstone Supervolcano Eruption​

Immediate Regional Effects​

An eruption of the Yellowstone supervolcano would have devastating consequences for the surrounding areas, particularly:

• Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming: These states would experience severe destruction from pyroclastic flows and falling ash.
• Infrastructure Damage: Roads, buildings, and natural landscapes would be heavily impacted, leading to significant economic losses.

Widespread Ashfall
The ash from a supereruption could travel vast distances, affecting:

• Air Quality: Ash clouds would reduce air quality and visibility, posing health risks.
• Agriculture: Ashfall could cover agricultural lands, leading to crop failures and food shortages.

Climate Changes
A supervolcano eruption would likely cause significant alterations in global climate, including:

• Volcanic Winter: The eruption could inject large amounts of sulfur into the atmosphere, leading to a drop in global temperatures by approximately 10 degrees Celsius for several years.
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• Long-term Weather Patterns: Changes in weather could disrupt agricultural production worldwide, leading to food scarcity.

Summary of Impacts

Regional Destruction	Severe damage in Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming from pyroclastic flows.
Ashfall	Widespread ash affecting air quality and agriculture across North America.
Climate Change	Potential global temperature drop and disruption of weather patterns.

The consequences of a Yellowstone supervolcano eruption would be catastrophic, affecting not only the immediate vicinity but also having far-reaching impacts on global systems.

 

[ColonelAngus]

Yellowstone is due to erupt ANY TIME.

IT IS SWELLING NOW.

The Yellowstone Lake is getting shallower on one side and deeper on the other as the volcano swells.

Yellowstone Caldera - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

READ ALL ABOUT IT FOR YOURSELVES.

How is my not using aerosol deodorant going to stop Yellowstone from Destroying North America?

 

[Doc7505]

Trump pays offshore wind operators to walk away. ...​

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4 days ago — The Trump administration is spending nearly $2 billion to get energy companies to walk away from U.S. offshore wind projects.

In the latest deals announced Monday, the administration said Bluepoint Wind and Golden State Wind agreed to end their leases in exchange for reimbursements totaling nearly $900 million, provided they invest equally in fossil fuels.

Trump has gone all in on fossil fuels for generating electricity, which he says will lower costs for families, increase reliability and help the U.S. maintain global leadership in artificial intelligence.


Trump is a genius, compared to his cult.

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Did Trump payoff the Solar Panel companies too? Seems companies subsidized by Obama and Democrats have all gone belly up.
In 2009, the Obama administration approved a $535 million loan guarantee under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, making Solyndra a high-profile “green jobs”
Companies in question:
Solyndra, Titan, Solcius, Pink Energy, Vision Solar, Sunnova, and SunPower, primarily due to economic challenges and policy changes.

 

[ColonelAngus]

Let me set up the equation for you commies to explain how we will power the planet from solar and wind power.



TOTAL GLOBAL USAGE OF POWER DAILY = 21,000 gigawatts (GW)

TOTAL GLOBAL WIND AND SOLAR PRODUCTION PER DAY = 2,067 gigawatts per day globally.

This is BEFORE dozens of AI data centers now under construction are open. The global need for power is expected to to rise to at least 26,000 GIGAWATTS PER DAY BY 2028.

How are we going to increase wind and solar by 1,250%?