Carbon neutral and CO2 emissions, etc

ucbalumnus
Fri, 10 Sep 2021 03:56:18 +0000

Actually, on a second look, the estimates in that map are from 2012, which is probably pessimistic compared to now, since there has been a shift toward wind and solar electricity generation in some states over the past several years*. Battery technology has also improved so that smaller and less expensive batteries are needed for the same amount of electricity storage now compared to then.

*For example, Colorado Profile says that Colorado generated 68% of its electricity from coal in 2010, but 36% from coal in 2020.