Scott Bosse
Scott Bosse
dams efficient energy flip producing release simply spring switch time water
The only time the dams are efficient at producing energy is during the spring runoff months. We can't simply flip a switch and release water that isn't there.
dams hours means opposed spring until using water
That means spilling water over the dams from spring until fall, 24 hours a day, as opposed to using turbines.
abundant cheap develop electricity face higher incentive less power scarce sources supplies
When we had abundant cheap power there is less incentive to develop alternative sources of power. Now that we face scarce electricity supplies and much higher prices, that is changing.