Public Power - January/February 2009 - (Page 35) The cost to the economy of limiting CO2 emissions is a controversial issue, said James. EPRI issued a report arguing that CO 2 emissions reduction would have a negative impact on economic output. “We feel that we made balanced assumptions,” said James. “Our analyses show that there will be a cost to the economy. Can we reduce that cost by identifying an optimal technology strategy? What is optimal? Our conclusion is that a portfolio of technologies will very likely be the cheaper way to meet demand and reduce CO2 emissions over the next 50 years.” Apt thinks the government should specify the goal, not the means. “It can’t be a top-down solution,” he said. “We should allow the market to decide the right way to meet the goal at the lowest cost.” Apt pointed out that if the government had specified the means to reduce sulfur dioxide emissions, “we probably could not have afforded the first kilowatt-hour.” Instead, utilities could experiment with different technologies. With a diverse portfolio of advanced technologies, the country can reduce the economic impact of emission reduction, said James. “Our analysis shows that there is no silver bullet unless cost is no object. We need several technologies, and all will require some degree of development, which will be complicated.” It is quite feasible, though a stretch, to reduce CO2 emissions by 80 percent in the electric power industry, said Apt. “Gore has demonstrated a knack for putting important problems related to climate change in front of the public effectively,” said Moniz. “Having a discussion is a good thing, even if it’s hard to see how we could execute the program.” He thinks the country can make great progress in 10 years—given leadership from the top in Washington and a clear agenda on which the president and Congress agree. ❚ Alice Clamp is a freelance writer in Lovettsville, Va. Recently recognized as one of the top 50 fastest-growing shows in North America, WINDPOWER 2009 is expecting another record-breaking year of over 776 exhibitors and over 13,000 attendees. Come experience the excitement with leaders of the wind industry and take advantage of all the growth opportunities at the largest wind conference and exhibition held annually in the world. www.windpowerexpo.org www.APPAnet.org January-February 2009 35 http://www.sterlingpadlocks.com http://www.windpowerexpo.org http://www.APPAnet.org
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