Renewable energy and the Fallacy of 'green' jobs
- Resource Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Source
- Electricity Journal; 23; 7; Other Information: Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved
- Subject
- 29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY AND ECONOMY RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
USA
COST
ECONOMY
ELECTRIC POWER
ENERGY POLICY
SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS
EMPLOYMENT
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 1040-6190
As the United States economy continues to struggle, many politicians and energy regulators have adopted a ''green jobs'' mantra. They espouse the view that policies mandating renewable resources will provide both environmental and economic salvation. Quite simply, forcing consumers to buy high-cost electricity from subsidized renewable energy producers will not and cannot improve economic well-being. (author)