Comments on: Energy Pros and Cons http://www.danielbbotkin.com/2007/03/19/pros-and-cons/ Reflections of a renegade naturalist Tue, 15 Jun 2010 21:12:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: third demon http://www.danielbbotkin.com/2007/03/19/pros-and-cons/comment-page-1/#comment-12821 third demon Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:40:46 +0000 http://207.212.194.67/archives/32#comment-12821 what is with all this money and not having enough for energy? i say we find one element of energy and invest everything we into improving the way we use or how we use it until we have once more a reliable source to count on. what is with all this money and not having enough for energy? i say we find one element of energy and invest everything we into improving the way we use or how we use it until we have once more a reliable source to count on.

]]> By: Dan http://www.danielbbotkin.com/2007/03/19/pros-and-cons/comment-page-1/#comment-11280 Dan Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:06:05 +0000 http://207.212.194.67/archives/32#comment-11280 Good question. As I've mentioned elsewhere, I discuss these in my forthcoming book, "Powering the Future." Briefly, low density geothermal --- the heat stored in the ground below your feet, mainly sunlight that has been absorbed or transported downward by water and air, offers an inexpensive and widespread form of heating and cooling. This is gaining popularity and will be one of the least expensive and best heating and cooling energy sources. If you're going to build a new house, look into this. Hydropower: The experts agree that almost all the best sites for standard hydropower in developed nations are already in use. The U. S. Energy Department estimates that hydropower is likely to decrease as an source in the future rather than increase, because dams are being removed for environmental and safety reasons. The few hydropower sites in development in other parts of the world are causing a lot of discussion and environmental concern. So this is unlikely that water power will add signficantly to energy independence. Good question. As I’ve mentioned elsewhere, I discuss these in my forthcoming book, “Powering the Future.” Briefly, low density geothermal — the heat stored in the ground below your feet, mainly sunlight that has been absorbed or transported downward by water and air, offers an inexpensive and widespread form of heating and cooling. This is gaining popularity and will be one of the least expensive and best heating and cooling energy sources. If you’re going to build a new house, look into this.

Hydropower: The experts agree that almost all the best sites for standard hydropower in developed nations are already in use. The U. S. Energy Department estimates that hydropower is likely to decrease as an source in the future rather than increase, because dams are being removed for environmental and safety reasons. The few hydropower sites in development in other parts of the world are causing a lot of discussion and environmental concern. So this is unlikely that water power will add signficantly to energy independence.

]]> By: kelly http://www.danielbbotkin.com/2007/03/19/pros-and-cons/comment-page-1/#comment-11086 kelly Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:16:40 +0000 http://207.212.194.67/archives/32#comment-11086 what about other energies like hydro power, and geothermal? There's also biomass, I'd like to know stuff about those sources of energy too please. what about other energies like hydro power, and geothermal? There’s also biomass, I’d like to know stuff about those sources of energy too please.

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