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According to the 20% Wind by 2030 scenario, what factors are driving the US to rethink its energy mix and increase its use of clean renewable energy?
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1. Energy prices
2. Supply uncertainties 3. Environmental concerns |
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Which of the following NREL models was employed to create a scenario that evaluates some impacts associated with wind?
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Wind Development System (WinDS)
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The 20% wind scenario assumes an installation rate of 1600 MW per year after 2018.
True or False? |
False
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In which state did the US wind industry get its start and why?
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California, due to oil shortages, electricity prices and state tax incentives
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How many times has Congress allowed the renewable energy Production Tax Credit (PTC) to lapse between 1998 and now?
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3
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One assumption of the 20% wind scenario is that other renewable sources of energy would remain at their 2006 level in 20% wind scenario only.
True or False? |
False
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The 20% Wind by 2030 report estimates that the share of electricity from renewable resources will be approximately ____________ of the total electricity supply in 2030.
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one-third
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The wind industry is on track to grow to a size capable of installing:
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16,000 MW/year
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What is the projected Cumulative Installed Wind Energy Capacity needed to meet the 20% wind by 2030 goal?
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305 GW
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Compared to other generation sources, the 20% Wind Scenario entails lower initial capital costs (to install wind capacity and associated transmission infrastructure) in many areas, yet offers higher ongoing energy costs for operations, maintenance, and fuel.
True or False? |
False
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