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Environment & Energy

joshcryer

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4. If renewable power is not cheaper than fossil...

Reply to kristopher (Original post)

Tue Apr 10, 2012, 04:26 AM

Apr 2012

...then people will purchase fossil.

We will hit peak coal at current and projected production rates around 2035.

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German Renewable Power Cheaper Than Fossils in 2030, Study Shows [View all] kristopher Apr 2012 OP

2030 seems a bit late FogerRox Apr 2012 #1

Isn't that the year that the DoE thinks we'll have 20% wind penetration? XemaSab Apr 2012 #2

That's when they said it is "possible" kristopher Apr 2012 #3

If renewable power is not cheaper than fossil... joshcryer Apr 2012 #4

How does that purchasing process take place? kristopher Apr 2012 #5

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