In remarks tied to the UN week, Trump repeated the argument that Europe—and specifically Germany—turned back to traditional fuels after pursuing renewables, casting it as proof that rapid green transitions don’t work.
That’s why you don’t solely fixate on solar. All viable plans involve a mix of solar, wind, water, and grid upgrades. That last one is particularly important. If you have long distance transmission, then there’s always wind or solar available.
As a great example of the importance of grid upgrades ……
Massachusetts has some of the highest electricity rates in the country. Despite our climate we’re committed to renewables, electrification, reducing carbon emissions, etc, and despite those electricity rates. But we had a deal to buy craploads of cheap clean hydropower from Canada …. Everyone benefits …. But couldn’t get the grid upgrades to carry it. Being unable to get grid upgrades means we pay more for electricity, we pollute more, Canadians don’t get the profit
That’s why you don’t solely fixate on solar. All viable plans involve a mix of solar, wind, water, and grid upgrades. That last one is particularly important. If you have long distance transmission, then there’s always wind or solar available.
As a great example of the importance of grid upgrades ……
Massachusetts has some of the highest electricity rates in the country. Despite our climate we’re committed to renewables, electrification, reducing carbon emissions, etc, and despite those electricity rates. But we had a deal to buy craploads of cheap clean hydropower from Canada …. Everyone benefits …. But couldn’t get the grid upgrades to carry it. Being unable to get grid upgrades means we pay more for electricity, we pollute more, Canadians don’t get the profit