What you are seeing is a forced economy one would expect from a tyranny. I don’t disagree our current “elites” will mis-use and intentionally force the use of bad technology for personal gain or control.
That however does not make the actual tech practical, it makes it a socio-economic weapon, nothing more. Again as a practical solution for energy needs it really has none at this time.
That’s my point:
It’s need is purely emotional, rooted in government mandates.
Agreed.