Energy Magazine October 2014 | Page 21

‘ This is similar to the plan for New York on which this feasibility report is based . However , California and New York are very different beasts ’ cooling , and industry . These would all be powered by what the report labels WWS — or wind , water , and sunlight .

This is similar to the plan for New York on which this feasibility report is based . However , California and New York are very different beasts .
“ The estimates of energy demand and potential supply are developed specifically for California ,” the report reads , “ which has a higher population , faster population growth , greater total energy use , and larger transportation share of total energy , but lower energy-use per capita , than does New York .”
The proposal for New York also sets a deadline of 2030 , as opposed to 2050 . The takeaway remains , though : this is a big , encompassing idea that will shape the future of energy as a whole . The report specifically states this goal will be achieved
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