Energy Law
Jun. 11, 2009
Efficiency, Renewable Energy Will Allow U.S. to Meet Electricity Demands
The tough economy provides a chance to spur a recovery through energy efficiency and renewables, writes Dennis Markatos-Soriano.
By Dennis Markatos-Soriano
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Director Jon Wellinghoff recently stated that the U.S. may not need any new coal or nuclear power plants. Due to our tremendous renewable energy potential, the rising challenge of global warming and the high cost of new conventional plants, I think he's right.
The U.S. can meet future electricity demand by deploying efficiency and renewable energy.
The potentia...
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