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Ernest J. Moniz: “Dependence on 100% renewables is not yet realistic and certainly not cost effective.”

On the recordFebruary 8, 2021
Dependence on 100% renewables is not yet realistic and certainly not cost effective.
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Ernest J. Moniz

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Moniz critiques the feasibility of relying entirely on renewable energy.

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