Simply put, California is nearly a decade ahead of schedule, and they still have more energy initiatives that are already in motion. One such initiative is that new homes must be built with solar panels in 2020 and beyond.
Ordinarily this would be a step in the right direction. However, with new homes adding more energy to the equation, this new initiative will only serve to exacerbate the current energy crisis.
While the environment benefits from solar energy, problems abound
California has certainly achieved one of it is goals – reducing carbon emissions and producing a vast amount of clean energy, which in turn greatly benefits the environment. Unfortunately, the California power grid can’t handle the load.
You also have to consider the economics of the situation. The more you have of something, the less valuable it becomes. In this instance, there’s plenty of energy to go around, but that means plant operators will make significantly less profit.
With fewer profits, there’s less incentive to open more plants to contain the energy being produced. Thus, we’re faced with the current power overflow situation. You also have to consider other forms of energy being produced as well, such as nuclear and wind.
