Modelling the Post-Fossil-Fuel Future. When the economy will shrink and localism will grow,
The following are copies of an exchange of comments on Tim Morgan’s Surplus Energy Blog confirming my view that the current policies being followed worldwide are misguided. ***** The resource requirements for RE expansion and replacement are enormous and would place vast demands on the legacy FF energy needed to access and process them. Even …
Economic Cost of Energy (ECoE) is a pivotal metric for elucidating the genuine expenses associated with both energy production and utilization. Unlike conventional indices like the price per kilowatt-hour or the cost per barrel of oil, ECoE furnishes a more encompassing perspective by integrating financial outlays and the energy inputs indispensable for the extraction, manufacturing, …
As the global economy contracts and fossil fuel reserves diminish, the energy sector finds itself at a critical crossroads. The transition to sustainable energy sources is not just an environmental imperative but a necessity for economic resilience and long-term viability. This piece explores the challenges and opportunities of adapting to a shrinking economy and reducing …
The imperative to transition towards renewable energy sources has become increasingly urgent as concerns over fossil fuel scarcity escalate. Renewable energy presents a viable solution to alleviate the constraints imposed by finite resources and mitigate the looming threat of climate change. This transition emerges as a crucial component of sustainable development, offering a promising trajectory …