Il_vino_buono t1_itpt1kv wrote on October 25, 2022 at 12:51 PM

Reply to comment by degggendorf in Block Island Electric School Bus by gradontripp

Honestly, SMR (Nuclear) is the fastest path to a green grid. Wind creates a big carbon footprint and does produce enough power to sub-plant gas/coal.

degggendorf t1_itpysuv wrote on October 25, 2022 at 1:37 PM

I agree about the importance of having that nuclear backbone, but do think that the grid should/needs to evolve to be more storage-focused than purely one-way generation.

I am not sure where you're getting your info on carbon footprint for wind though, it seems to be pretty darn low: https://www.energy.gov/eere/wind/articles/how-wind-energy-can-help-us-breathe-easier