Re: New Green Deal - Electrifying American Railroads
Author: Erik H.
Date: 03-05-2019 - 10:46
SteveT Wrote:
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> Remember, the electricity has to be non-fossil fuel derived.
Call me when we wake up and realize we have to have nuclear power.
The last study I read showed that even if we placed wind/solar everywhere practical, it could only meet 25% of our current needs. Now you're asking for a bunch more load.
Also, it makes no sense to electrify thousands of miles of low-density branchlines. Such a proposal will basically wipe out a huge chunk of our nation's rail network including most shortlines. Start planning for more trucks on the roads.