Renewable Energy Means Jobs
The U.S. renewable energy debate between legislators reminds me of hamsters on an exercise wheel. They go round and round incessantly but ultimately go nowhere – but then, hamsters are not very smart. Therefore, let’s examine the renewable energy market in the United States. By its very definition, renewable means “that which is inexhaustible or replaceable by new growth.” In contrast, fossil fuels (oil, coal, natural gas) are finite. Finite, of course, means it is limited and will end at some point in time. So think about this: inexhaustible versus finite – seems like a pretty simple argument to me. Granted, it may be 100, 200 or even 300 years before one of the fuel sources runs out, but it is only a matter of time before one does. Of course, nuclear energy can (and should) be part of the solution, but then a Chernobyl or Fukushima event occurs and grounds us with the reality of this technology. The popular notion that some new energy technology will be developed before we run out of fossil fuels without some cataclysmic event as a catalyst is contrary to historical events since mankind has been on this planet. What person would argue that a lack of a cohesive renewable energy policy will have no effect on the security of our country? There will always be a conflict over energy resources not to mention the debate over global warming, and it will not be settled by diplomacy. Apparently, many in Washington as well as over 1/3 of the states, either do not agree or the obvious simply escapes them. So, without any more political pontificating, let’s start with something that makes sense to everyone. Renewable energy means jobs and investment. more....