Modelling the Post-Fossil-Fuel Future. When the economy will shrink and localism will grow,
31/08/2024EnergyComments: 0 By Richard HeinbergWith his permission Download printable PDF version Humanity’s transition from relying overwhelmingly on fossil fuels to instead using alternative low-carbon energy sources is sometimes said to be unstoppable and exponential. A boosterish attitude on the part of many renewable energy advocates is understandable: overcoming people’s climate despair and sowing confidence could …
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 …