The Herald correctly identifies the sticking point in what state Republicans are putting forward for clean energy and climate solutions. Friday editorial, “Adopt low-carbon fuel limits.”) The question is will Republican solutions get us where we need to go?
Short-list Republican options for reducing fossil fuel emissions are on the table. As they list potential opportunities, they’ll put together cost estimates. Likely, there will be some eye-openers regarding cost. I’m wondering about the cost and construction timeline for modular nuclear plants. And, is converting from diesel fuel to compressed natural gas on ferry boats practical?
But, fair enough … the Republicans have finally moved on emissions control. We’ll soon see what comes out of feasibility studies!
I just hope Republicans remain open to the possibility that we will find wind and solar — backed-up by hydropower, natural gas turbines (and hopefully before long, batteries) — still at the top of the list.
Republicans have their unique slant on clean-energy legislation. Now we’ll see what shakes out. The clock is ticking for cleaning up dirty energy and creating clean jobs. Some of us think the clock is ticking a lot louder than others for substantive action. The governor’s plan may come out ahead on cost-benefit, and substance.
Lee James
Coupeville
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