Posted on 09/10/2018 8:18:50 AM PDT by reaganaut1
California Democrats pose as green saints, though their climate and social-justice values often conflict. The latest example is the legislature’s plan to banish fossil fuels from the state electrical grid, which progressives aim to export nationwide.
Most states are enjoying flat or declining electricity rates thanks to shale fracking, which has sent natural gas prices plummeting. But not California, where rates have jumped 25% since 2013. Electricity prices in the Golden State are by far the highest in the continental western U.S. and twice as high as in Washington state.
The reason: California requires that 50% of power be generated from renewables such as solar and wind by 2030. Democrats recently passed legislation establishing a 100% requirement for 2045. Even Governor Jerry Brown ought to realize this energy experiment will punish Californians who can’t afford to live in Marin or Malibu.
Renewable prices have dropped thanks to technological improvements and cheap Chinese solar panel imports. The wholesale price of solar energy with the 30% federal tax credit is now nearly comparable to fossil fuels. But renewables impose other costs.
Start with backup power, which is needed when the sun isn’t shining. A 100% mandate would require natural gas plants that currently provide backup power—many recently constructed—to be retired and replaced with enormous batteries. Customers will pay for the stranded plants and the batteries, which will have to be replaced periodically.
Even batteries probably won’t capture all of the surplus solar energy pouring onto the grid on sunny days. So the state will have to find another outlet to avoid overloading the grid. In recent years California has paid Arizona to absorb its excess energy.
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The oil companies should simply cease selling any petroleum products in California.
“So next they will say that if I dare venture across the border that not only must I leave my guns, fruits and veggies, but also my gas-powered car?”
So much for aviation and cars. I’m sure the Californians in 2045 will say F you to their predecessors.
I can tell you have a problem with basic arithmetic, so will stop. Have a nice day.
I can tell you have a problem with basic arithmetic, so will stop. Have a nice day.
Never happen. As a matter of fact its damned near impossible unless they want to go back to living in caves. Petroleum (they think they are banning “oil”) is in everything in one form or another that every single Californian touches. It and it’s by-products are what keep their economy going. Where do they think they will get tires from? Oil for their engines to transport goods and services. Fertilizer for their crops, etc.. They can never ban “fossil fuel” (note, I don’t personally believe the “oil” is coming from “fossils”).
I left in 1993. My mom and dad are still there. My mom’s side of the family all left for CO.
All my dad’s neighbors are leaving for AZ.
I go back to visit and it is stern reminder of why I left.
LOTS of good people in CA, LOTS. Its just too bad the big cities drown them out.
Nothing like backyard grilling with a solar oven. I’ll stick with oak and sycamore.
maybe you could take it up with the puc
all of this should help to drive manufacturing businesses to leave the state ... especially energy-intensive ones ...
They ruin every state they flee to..Colorado example number one..
GOOD! Then car makers can make vehicles for all the rest of us without the stupid california emissions laws.
I’d wish they would freeze in the dark but just groping around suits me fine.
“Does anyone in the CA leadership have an IQ above 60 or not live in a pink unicorn fantasy land with rainbows everywhere?”
Not bloody likely.
Is the remnant of Atlantis in Mauritania?
What sanctimonious morons.
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