China’s alternative energy effort Roodolph St Pierre U.S. reaction

China’s rise in the ‘green’ world In 2009, China outpaced Denmark, Germany, Spain and the United States to become the largest producer of wind turbines and solar panel

China’s rise in the ‘green’ world In 2009, China outpaced Denmark, Germany, Spain and the United States to become the largest producer of wind turbines and solar panel Within the past 18 months, it is estimated that close to $35 billion of privately funded money was invested in Chinese renewable energy projects in comparison to $19 billion in the U.S.

China’s rise in the ‘green’ world In 2009, China outpaced Denmark, Germany, Spain and the United States to become the largest producer of wind turbines and solar panel Within the past 18 months, it is estimated that close to $35 billion of privately funded money was invested in Chinese renewable energy projects in comparison to $19 billion in the U.S. “As recently as 2006, Japan and Germany were the global leaders in solar modules produced” nowadays China not only joined the race but China is beating them to the race

How does the U.S. fare? In the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the government invested on multiple industries to help solve the energy crisis. [4]

How does the U.S. fare? In the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the government invested on multiple industries to help solve the energy crisis. [4] Domestic production Wind Geothermal Hydroelectric Landfill gas Ethanol Clean coal Nuclear Domestic production Wind Geothermal Hydroelectric Landfill gas Ethanol Clean coal Nuclear

How does the U.S. fare? In the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the government invested on multiple industries to help solve the energy crisis. [4] The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act also known as the stimulus bill, is by far the biggest financial and legislative investment the federal government has carried out in history [2]

How does the U.S. fare? In the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the government invested on multiple industries to help solve the energy crisis. [4] U.S. venture capitalists are investing in cutting edge technology rather than piling up on current technologies [2]

Issues / Future “all alternative-geothermal, solar, wind, etc – produce only 3% of the energy supplied by oil”

Issues / Future “all alternative-geothermal, solar, wind, etc – produce only 3% of the energy supplied by oil” China has surpassed the U.S. in terms of alternative energy equipments produced but China has yet to produce more renewable energy [3] The reality is “China isn’t expected to produce more renewable power than the United Sates until sometime between 2020 and 2025, according to EIA.”

Technology comparison SourceProvidesUpsideDownsideDangers Coal 60% of electricity and 25% of total energy in U.S. Most abundant fossil fuel Most polluting - environmental and human health hazard Global warming- acid rain- release of toxic impound to atmosphere Nuclear 1/6 of world’s electricity Does not produced GHG Unsolved waste disposal issues, expansive and slow to build and run Health issues for people leaving near facilities; subject to radioactive waste Solar Provides tone of free energy source Renewable and non polluting “Need improved grid and storage” none Wind Few wind farms could provide the whole U.S. with electricity Renewable and non polluting “Need improved grid and storage”- neighboring noise pollution In very high winds, machines are built to self destruct

Work Cited [1] China Leading Global Race to Make Clean Energy: [2] Ehan Zindler Head of Policy Analysis, Bloombeerg New Energy Finance. Testimony before the U.S.-China Economic & Security and Review Commision. The Challenge of China’s Green Technology Policy and Oho’s Response: t.pdf t.pdf [3] China winning renewable energy race: energy-race/ energy-race/ [4] U.S. Energy Regulations: [5] Pew Center on Global Climate Change: [6] Energy Pros and Cons: [7] IPCC glossary, pg 8: