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11 minutes ago, toomuchbaloney said:

Why isn't it possible?

There is movement in a number of states and cities to require solar energy collection devices on new construction.  We start with baby steps.  

I'm unaware of any that are successful.  Please share if you know of any.

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10 minutes ago, Beerman said:

I'm unaware of any that are successful.  Please share if you know of any.

You don't know of any "what" that are successful...building requirements or baby steps?

I wonder how many successful endeavors begin with a failure? Most people don't let difficulty or a failure stop their pursuit of an idea or goal. 

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9 minutes ago, toomuchbaloney said:

You don't know of any "what" that are successful...building requirements or baby steps?

I wonder how many successful endeavors begin with a failure? Most people don't let difficulty or a failure stop their pursuit of an idea or goal. 

Well, I'm back to that we've been taking baby steps on wind and solar for decades.  Time to stop propping up those sectors, and focus on others.  Such as nuclear and electric vehicles.  But let's not do it to the detriment of fossil fuels at the same time.

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1 hour ago, toomuchbaloney said:

Why do I need to share personal experiences with alternative energy when we are talking about national strategies to reduce dependence upon an unsustainable and dirty energy source? 

Yes, I drive a gasoline powered truck or snowgo or  ATV or boat to get into the bush.  Sometimes I go off the beaten path by snow shoe or by bicycle or by dog team.  Again, what does that have to do with a national strategy for renewable energy sources? My favorite off grid camping site is less than 50 miles from my cabin.  My friends easily travels to and from Fairbanks to that campground in his electric/hybrid vehicle without issue. Since I'm a retiree on a fixed income I won't be investing in an electric vehicle without assistance from our government to make that affordable. 

When you said that Americans don't like to be inconvenienced for a national cause, I wasn't sure if you were including yourself.  Clearly, there are some sacrifices you are not willing to make, either.  And, that's not a criticism.

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2 hours ago, subee said:

But European oil companies spend about 70% of their budgets on alternatives while our investments are much smaller. 

And they spend on nuclear energy.  Are you open to that option?

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2 hours ago, toomuchbaloney said:

Who is forcing alternative energy options on you or your neighbors and how is it more difficult for you to utilize fossil fuels today?

The govt definitely tries to favor certain energy sectors over others.

For example, Tesla is able to earn, for free "regulatory credits" that other auto makers have to buy based on how many EV's they sell vs gas powered autos.  Not only that, Tesla can sell their credits to others for a profit.  They have made billions off of these credits.

That is the govt trying to force a market.  Also, making it easier for Tesla to profit at the expense of their competition, and driving up the costs of the gas powered vehicles.

 

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"European scientists say they have made a major breakthrough in their quest to develop practical nuclear fusion - the energy process that powers the stars.

The UK-based JET laboratory has smashed its own world record for the amount of energy it can extract by squeezing together two forms of hydrogen.

If nuclear fusion can be successfully recreated on Earth it holds out the potential of virtually unlimited supplies of low-carbon, low-radiation energy."

https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-60312633

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46 minutes ago, Beerman said:

The govt definitely tries to favor certain energy sectors over others.

For example, Tesla is able to earn, for free "regulatory credits" that other auto makers have to buy based on how many EV's they sell vs gas powered autos.  Not only that, Tesla can sell their credits to others for a profit.  They have made billions off of these credits.

That is the govt trying to force a market.  Also, making it easier for Tesla to profit at the expense of their competition, and driving up the costs of the gas powered vehicles.

 

Have you actually looked at the numbers? I mean comparing the actual subsidies financed by US taxes for the various energy sources. It’s illuminating to compare the money dished out to the petrochemical industry vs solar/wind/geothermal or even nuclear power.

 

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3 minutes ago, heron said:

Have you actually looked at the numbers? I mean comparing the actual subsidies financed by US taxes for the various energy sources. It’s illuminating to compare the money dished out to the petrochemical industry vs solar/wind/geothermal or even nuclear power.

 

Yes.  I said in a earlier post I'm for getting rid of such subsidies.

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29 minutes ago, Beerman said:

Yes.  I said in a earlier post I'm for getting rid of such subsidies.

For the first time I agree with you.

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2 hours ago, Beerman said:

When you said that Americans don't like to be inconvenienced for a national cause, I wasn't sure if you were including yourself.  Clearly, there are some sacrifices you are not willing to make, either.  And, that's not a criticism.

I don't pause in the fantasy world where if individual Americans don't own electric vehicles or other renewable energy capacities that it's somehow inappropriate for them to talk about a sustainable energy plan for this country that is driven by renewable and environmentally friendly resources.  Not driving a new vehicle isn't what I classify as a sacrifice.  

Why don't you want the USA to continue to invest in the development of the energy sources of the future like they did in the energy of the past? Is energy independence and technology advancement predicted to become less of a homeland security issue in the coming years?

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2 hours ago, Beerman said:

The govt definitely tries to favor certain energy sectors over others.

For example, Tesla is able to earn, for free "regulatory credits" that other auto makers have to buy based on how many EV's they sell vs gas powered autos.  Not only that, Tesla can sell their credits to others for a profit.  They have made billions off of these credits.

That is the govt trying to force a market.  Also, making it easier for Tesla to profit at the expense of their competition, and driving up the costs of the gas powered vehicles.

 

I don't understand how promoting electric vehicles is forcing something on you.  What about any of that makes it difficult for you to access petroleum products?

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