Little Green Lies: Dissecting the Hype of Renewables

Abstract

Three-Pronged Solution: (1) System and Building Efficiencies -- Current ASHRAE and LEED Minimums, Federal Improvement Mandates (EPAct/EISA/EOs), and Private Efforts; (2) Demand Reduction and Flattening -- Dynamic Pricing (Smart Grids and Demand Response), Cultural Shifts (Load Flattening), and Equipment Selection (Load Flattening); and (3) Generation and Distribution -- Greater Renewable Emphasis, Nuclear Energy, Natural Gas, and Distributed Generation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 11, 2011
Accession Number
ADA563688

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  • Greg Scheurich

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  • Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

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