Debunking FIT Myths
As noted elsewhere, there are a number of myths about Feed-in Tariffs (FITs), many proffered by the opponents of renewable energy–and some argued by environmentalists influenced neoliberal economic theory. Many talented authors have tackled these myths in explaining why FITs work so well and why FITs are more equitable than other renewable energy policies.
Snow Job: The nefarious net-effect argument
By
Craig Morris
Recent conservative studies on clean energy jobs miss the mark by Craig Morris in Grist. . .
Are renewables job killers?
By
Craig Morris
A Spanish study found that the money invested in renewables would create more than twice as many jobs elsewhere on the market. Major media in the U.S. and the UK quickly reported the findings. PV magazine asked economists to assess the study, which previously had not been peer-reviewed. . .
Clean Break: A new strategy could offer the best, and quickest, solution to global warming
By
Brad Plummer
The main virtue of feed-in tariffs is that they give private investors plenty of incentive to pour money into the renewable energy market, since all solar, wind, biomass, and hydrothermal producers are guaranteed a fair price for their electricity over a 15- to 20-year period. . .
Renewables International: Renewables raise German retail power rate by 7 percent but lower industry prices by 18 percent-
By
Craig Morris
Opponents of renewables are using the increase to claim that renewables are too expensive and should be stopped, and they are suddenly concerned about the impact on the poor – even as German power firms rake in the cash. But German media and consumer advocates don’t buy the logic. The calculation of the surcharge needs to be redesigned so that households do not have to subsidize industry so much. . .
