Though I generally agree with much of what Rep. Young is saying, Hydro power is not zero emission. There are HUGE amounts of steel and concrete used in the making of hydroelectric dams and their generation system. Concrete, in particular, is one of the major sources of anthropogenic CO2 entering the atmosphere. I believe that the fear of CO2 greatly exceeds its actual problems, and that issue should also be addressed. It’s an area where most politicians greatly fear to tread.
“I believe that the fear of CO2 greatly exceeds its actual problems...”
Hmm, maybe I’ll go back to school and get a psych degree so I can specialize in treating “carbonophobia”. Should be a growth industry!
Go and research the amount of concrete reinforced with steel required to stabilize the base support of one windmill.
Argue with Warren Buffet’s point on the value of a tax write-off in this article exploring what goes in to building a windmill. The energy return on investment is paltry compared to hydroelectric. If not for subsidies, none would be built. When subsidies run out, maintenance ends.
http://energyskeptic.com/2015/900-tons-of-material-to-build-just-1-windmill/