An Energy Wedge Is a Strategy - Lab Report Example

An energy wedge is a strategy currently existing and endorsed by BP oil company, Ford, the motor vehicle industry, and the University of Princeton.

Results and Discussions As a group, we opted for full implementation and use of renewable resources as the major and cheapest means of energy production. The renewable sources coded with the green color include the conservation of vegetation cover such as the forest. The trees and other vegetation cover absorb half of the carbon produced by the atmosphere hence it is possible that if the vegetation cover is increased it can act as a means of controlling the amount of atmospheric carbon (UNEP, 2007). Another renewable source of energy includes the use of wind as a source of energy. The use of solar panels as a substitute for electricity is also a major way of reducing carbon as a source of energy. Others include soil cover and the use of biofuels.  Our next energy wedge includes full use of nuclear power. I disagree with the group on this choice mainly because nuclear power faces poor political goodwill. Secondly, most countries always intend to use it as a weapon of mass destruction. The energy power is already designated using red color, which indicates danger.  The next wedge included the use of fossil fuels. I also disagree with the group based on their choice. The reason being this is not an immediate and easy way of cutting carbon emissions in the atmosphere. I opt for the efficient use of carbon energy sources in place of the use of biofuels. This is because it is already in use and it is easy to implement (Nesta, 2009). (Levy, A 2020 Low Carbon Economy)   Conclusion From the worksheet, it is evident that our energy wedge did not earn the interest of the taxpayers. This can be attributed to the use of nuclear power as a source of energy. The energy companies rated the energy wedges lowly for a reason attributed to the use of nuclear power and the sudden shift of carbon energy to biofuels. If the taxpayers and energy companies do not like the energy wedge then it requires revision according to my opinion. Read More