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Renewable energy jeopardy: An answer searching for the right question
Nevertheless, many states have adopted a Jeopardy!-like approach in their energy policies. They are imposing detailed renewable energy mandates that prescribe how much of which renewable energy types must be installed by specific dates. But as in the game show, these renewable energy policies are the correct answers only in response to the right questions.
California is the leading contestant in this perilous renewable energy game.
March 11, 2010
by Jonathan Lesser
in Energy Tribune
On the popular TV game show, Jeopardy!, things work backwards. Contestants are given answers to which they must provide the correct questions. A contestant who provides the wrong question has his winnings decreased by an amount equal to what he would have received had he answered correctly. Therefore, wild guessing is a losing strategy.
Nevertheless, many states have adopted a Jeopardy!-like approach in their energy policies. They are imposing detailed renewable energy mandates that prescribe how much of which renewable energy types must be installed by specific dates. But as in the game show, these renewable energy policies are the... [continue via Web link]
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