Wind generation isn't green either. It actually takes more power, in fossil fuels, to make a wind turbine than it generates in it's life. From the diesel used in mining, the coal in forging the generator and metal structure, to the energy and chemicals required to make the carbon fiber blades. Which only last 25 years tops, if no bird strikes etc.
And same for the power grid up here in Canada. Our grid is much newer than most of the USA, and in better shape. BUT, even in BC, where we are all Hydro Dam generated power. We do not have the generation capabilities to even do 10% of the vehicles to Electric. Let alone the small grid in most communities. Overhead lines easy to replace and upgrade. BUT the underground ones to subdivisions etc, they all were sized ONLY for the homes built then. And each home service would have to be upgraded. Meaning digging up everywhere. Yes now, I have to size services and panels to accomodate a 70A home charger, no matter if owner wants it or not. They paying for the future provisions
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Dan Pesonen
"If it ain't broke, modify somethin till it is"
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