Time to Retire the Term “Renewable Energy” from Serious Discussions and Policy Directives: Part 3

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Time to Retire the Term “Renewable Energy” from Serious Discussions and Policy Directives: Part 3

By Planning Engineer     Russ Schussler “Renewable good, non-renewable bad” is far too simplistic and unfortunately influential Previous posts have argued that renewable does not necessarily mean green, sustainable or environmentally sound. Non-renewable generation may meet green goals, be highly sustainable and environmentally sound.  The dichotomy adds more confusion than value.  Additionally, the grid impacts of resources lumped together as …