Harnessing the Power of Offshore Wind
Episode
39
Published:
Updated:
June 21, 2022
In the global race to phase out fossil fuels, offshore wind offers huge potential. Join us as Walt Musial from the National Renewable Energy Lab explains.
In the global race to phase out fossil fuels, offshore wind offers huge potential. Join us as Walt Musial from the National Renewable Energy Lab explains.
Tell your senator we need climate action now
The best way to help accelerate our transition to renewables is by passing Federal climate legislation
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Potential talking points
I'm deeply concerned about the risks of climate change and the recent war in Ukraine
Accelerating our transition to clean energy ensures we avoid catastrophic climate impacts and defunds corrupt governments
We need federal climate action now
16 EU lawmakers work to block labeling natural gas and nuclear as sustainable investments
EU Commission had proposed labeling gas and nuclear as green
Now a resolution by EU lawmakers calls for a veto of the rule
A majority of 705 lawmakers are needed for resolution to pass
Sources
EU lawmakers back effective ban on new fossil-fuel cars from 2035 | Reuters
National Commitments and Costs
In U.S., Biden has set goal of 30 Gigawatts by 2030 or enough to power about 10 million homes
Germany, Denmark, The Netherlands and Belgium just announced a collective target of 65 Gigawatts or enough to power about 21 million homes
Offshore wind costs expected to fall 30% by 2030 yielding $56 / MWh which falls in the cost range of electricity generated by natural gas (prior to war in Ukraine)
Sources
Four EU countries set a massive offshore wind target of 65 GW by 2030 (electrek.co)
Offshore Wind Market Report: 2021 Edition, Executive Summary (energy.gov)
How many homes can an average wind turbine power? | U.S. Geological Survey (usgs.gov)
Lazard.com | Levelized Cost of Energy and of Storage 2020