Concluding Thoughts About Sources of Energy and their Future

In order to reach the goal of having 20% of electricity generated by renewable sources of energy by 2030, a consistent and long-term mix of policies, regulations, public investments, and incentives must be provided to jump start future deployment of these new technologies. 

5 CONCLUDING THOUGHTS ABOUT SOURCES OF ENERGY AND THEIR FUTURE 

The current context regarding power generation is one of uncertainty. We can t predict the future. Burton Richter took the lead in ranking winners, losers, and maybes in his book. Beyond Smoke and Mirrors Climate Change and Energy in the 

CURRENT AND FUTURE STATE OF ENERGY PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION 

National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and National Research Council. America s Energy Future-Technology and Transformations, The National Academies Press, Washington, DC, 2009. 

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