What happens when you shut down clean energy and rely on wind and solar?
Your utility bills go sky high. This happened in New York. We have this from the NY Post.
A decision to close a nuclear power plant that once supplied a quarter of New York City’s and Westchester County’s electricity is drawing renewed scrutiny as energy bills rise and green energy goals become more elusive. While data is only as recent as 2023, natural gas’ share of electric generation in the Empire State jumped to 50% from 39% in 2017, according to a report by the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity, as detailed by the Post.
The same report said closing Indian Point led to eight more megatons of carbon dioxide pollution in 2022. As the state tries to lower pollution and keep energy bills in check.
