For an analysis with strikingly different conclusions, see
http://climateprogress.org/2009/03/29/matt-wald-electricity-costs-renewables-efficiency-solar-theremal-nuclear-coal-natural-gas/\

We should be on the lookout for more full-cost accounting studies to post to the list, since this matters a lot.

Dr. Stephen R. Humphrey, Director of Academic Programs,
School of Natural Resources and Environment,
Box 116455, 103 Black Hall, University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 32611-6455 USA
Tel. 352-392-9230, Fax 352-392-9748
http://snre.ufl.edu


-----Original Message-----
From: Bioenergy and Sustainable Technology Society [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jason Evans
Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 10:37 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Recession and renewables

An interesting demonstration of both the risks and great potential
for a move towards renewable energy in the near future.

Here's an article from yesterday's NY Times about the possible
negative impacts of a prolonged recession on renewable energy:

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/29/business/energy-environment/29renew.html

Now compare that analysis to another NY Times article (different
author) from March 6 describing the likelihood of the stimulus
package bringing about a renewables boom:

http://www.nytimes.com/gwire/2009/03/06/06greenwire-stimulus-policy-shifts-seen-spurring-us-boom---10023.html

-Jason


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