Nick's Energy FAQ

My goal is a realistic picture of the present, and our possible futures, without alarmism or wishful thinking. We need good planning, and the stakes are rising... Please read old posts - this blog is intended to be a good old fashioned FAQ, with answers to many questions.

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November 6, 2015

Do we need crude oil to make plastic?

No. We'll find other ways to make things like plastic. We already have, in some cases. We generally don't need to do it now, but i...

March 6, 2015

What's the causal link between Peak Oil and recession/depression, and how strong is it?

One possibility: rising oil prices cause inflation, and that causes recession. This is a plausible argument: that PO would cause inflatio...

February 24, 2015

Are EVs affordable?

Yes. In fact, they're the cheapest cars on the road even without tax credits. With tax credits, they're insanely cheap. Let's...

February 20, 2015

Is it too late to cope with Peak Oil?

No. Well, personal transportation accounts for the majority of oil consumption. Personal transportation is easily done with EVs - a Chev...

February 19, 2015

Has human harm to our planet guaranteed social collapse?

No. I think extinctions create serious risks for ecological networks. I'm particularly worried about Climate Change, in all it's m...

February 10, 2015

Who is leading in wind power deployment?

Iowa, for one. Iowa wind power reached 27% market share in 2014, and they're on track to reach 34% in the next year or so, after they ...

February 2, 2015

Are renewables low density/diffuse?

No, they aren't - not if you compare apples to apples. Wind and solar generate a very high "density" form of energy, electri...

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