From: AlleyCat <katt@gmail.com>
Newsgroups: alt.global-warming,alt.fan.rush-limbaugh,can.politics,alt.politics.liberalism,alt.politics.democrats,alt.politics.usa.republican
Subject: California Admits Failure in Its Pursuit of Renewable Green Energy
Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2024 07:58:28 -0500
Organization: AlleyCat Computing, Inc.
California Admits Failure in Its Pursuit of Renewable Green Energy
From: useapen <yourdime@outlook.com>
In recent developments, California is retracing its steps regarding the
stance to shut down its nuclear and gas power plants. Citing climate
change concerns, Gov. Gavin Newsom and his cabinet of democrats rolled out
a plan to massively invest in renewable energy sources.
These goals of sustainable energy sources are indeed plausible. However,
Newsom seems to have received a wake-up call. The timeframe of running
California on solely renewable energy sources is unrealistic.
The state has been worse off ever since it started taking steps to phase
out non-renewable power plants in the state. For example, the governor has
come under fire for recurrent power failure issues.
So, in a major recalibration of policy, regulators in California signed an
energy pact last week. In 2016, as part of the green energy drive,
California Democrats projected to shut down the Diablo Canyon nuclear
plant.
This team estimated that by 2025, the state grid would run on strictly
renewable energy sources. So, the plan was to shut down the Diablo Canyon
plant by then.
However, the recent energy pact by energy regulators is to extend the
operation of the nuclear power plant to 2030. The body managing power
distribution estimates that Diablo Canyon supplies approximately 9% of the
state's electricity.
Likewise, natural gas makes up around 47% of California's electricity
supply in 2022. Meanwhile, wind and solar sources, which the state was
planning to adopt fully, supply just 26% of the state's electricity.
So, instead of tidying up plans to shut down the natural gas and nuclear
facilities, Gov. Newsom is looking to expand. Yes, the governor has been
heavily criticized for occasional blackouts. So, he is looking to expand
the Aliso Canyon gas storage facility.
At the moment, Newsom is lingering between one of two evils. One is
backlash from the pro-green energy consortiums for expanding the operation
of nuclear and gas plants. Second, is the deriding headlines that trail
the state's inability to provide a steady power supply.
In all, we can assume, from the admission of California Democrats, that
depending strictly on green energy is not feasible. At least, not for many
years to come. While it is a good idea and in the best interest of
residents to strive for zero carbon emission, California is just not ready
for such adventurous policies.
By implication, California Democrats are becoming less vocal in their
campaign for green energy generation. Yes, they can try to continue
ramping up the capacity of solar and wind turbines. But, the technologies
are not close enough to sustaining total dependence on those green energy
sources.
However, under the umbrella of the Environmental Working Group, some
activists insist that the governor follow through with the initial plan to
shut down Diablo Canon.
In a recent statement, the president of the non-profit said, "This ill-
conceived decision will further escalate financial strain on California
ratepayers and extend the threat of a catastrophe at Diablo Canyon."
President Ken Cook believes the wind and solar sources already exceed the
generation capacity of Diablo Canyon. So, agitate that the nuclear plant
be immediately shut down.
https://gistfest.com/california-admits-failure-in-its-pursuit-of-
renewable-green-energy/
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