CAS CS 101 Study Guide - Arjun Makhijani, Kilowatt Hour, Cost Of Electricity By Source
6 Feb 2014
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The rapid evolution of sustainable energy is undeniable. Fueled by a multitude of factors including technology improvements, environmental concerns, rising oil prices, and international unrest, key stakeholders are increasingly interested in a sustainable energy future. This memorandum seeks to explore which sustainable solutions are the best and concludes that there is no one best of the best sustainable sources, but rather a blend of solutions. To do that, it is necessary to first define what constitutes superior sustainable energy. Our energy has traditionally come from fossil fuels because they have been abundant, accessible, and cheap. Likewise, a truly viable sustainable energy source will have to satisfy a diverse constituency of stakeholders, not all of whom are mission-driven toward a clean environment. We will therefore be examining each source on its accessibility, cost, and environmental impact. Wind energy is perhaps the simplest form of sustainability to understand: wind-driven.
