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Benefits and Risks of an Offshore Wind Project – The Atlantic Shores South Project off the New Jersey Coast Save Long Beach Island
Author: Save Long Beach Island | Aesthetics, Economics, Emissions, Environment, New Jersey, Noise, Wildlife
Myth and Fact Regarding the Atlantic Shores South Project off Long Beach Island (LBI) and Brigantine, NJ There has been and continues to be much misinformation about the benefits and damage from offshore wind projects. Based on Save LBI’s professional-level research over the past four years regarding the Atlantic Shores project, we provide below what we believe represents both the unfounded and well founded information regarding that project. Many of the issues for that project are found in others. We . . .
More »Electricity at Any Price? The Real Cost of Wind Power
Author: Fahlén, Per; Henrekson, Magnus; and Nilsson, Mats | Economics, Environment, Grid, Property values, Sweden
This policy brief critically evaluates the current push for extensive wind power expansion in Sweden. This Policy Brief critically examines the economic and technical assumptions behind the rapid expansion of weather-dependent energy sources such as wind and solar, identifying several systemic risks and shortcomings. Key Findings 1. System Stability Risks A high share of intermittent power (currently 25% wind and 2.5% solar) threatens grid reliability. Essential system functions (instantaneous power, frequency control, reactive power, inertia) are inadequately supported by wind . . .
More »Budgetary Cost of the Inflation Reduction Act’s Energy Subsidies
Author: Fisher, Travis; and Loucks, Joshua | Economics, U.S.
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) became law on August 16, 2022. Despite its name, the act was mostly designed to decarbonize the US economy by providing subsidies to producers of clean energy and consumers of low-carbon-emitting preferred products such as electric vehicles. A contentious point of debate surrounding the passage of the IRA was its budgetary impact—how much liability American taxpayers would have to take on to subsidize clean energy. Various governmental and nongovernmental organizations estimated fiscal costs that turned . . .
More »Spatial conflict in offshore wind farms: Challenges and solutions for the commercial fishing industry
Author: Szostek, Claire; et al. | Economics, U.K.
Highlights Fishermen are adversely impacted by displacement from offshore wind farms. Mobile and static gears are affected with small (
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