Argumentative Essay: Solar Energy In Connecticut
Solar Energy in Connecticut With politicians and scientists constantly publicizing global warming and the effects of climate change, our energy usage is rapidly becoming a major concern. Each state is slowly, but surely, moving towards cleaner energy such as wind or solar energy. However, almost every state has different terrains and therefore needs to figure out which source of energy is their best option. As an energy consultant, hired by Baker’s Energy Act, I recommend that Connecticut stops relying on nuclear energy and fully transitions towards being a solar dependent state instead.
Connecticut currently relies heavily on nuclear energy with "nearly half of Connecticut’s net electricity…[coming] from the 2,103-megawatt Millstone nuclear station.” (“U.S Energy Information.”). Many argue that nuclear energy has too many benefits to ignore such as productivity and cost, but its disadvantages simply outweigh these benefits. The most prominent disadvantage is that accidents do happen, and we cannot say another nuclear disaster, such as the Chernobyl accident, will never happen again. Estimates from that accident conclude that somewhere between 15,00 and 30,000 …show more content…
However, as I previously touched upon, the effectiveness of each clean energy option is dependent on the state. While wind energy may be most definitely the best option for some states it is simply unacceptable for Connecticut. It would be inefficient because Connecticut is in a bird migratory zone. Therefore, even though we are on the coast, which is normally ideal for wind turbines, thousands of birds flying through the area would die by flying through any wind farms put on the shore (“Wing Energy Project for Birds.”). This concern is not an issue with solar energy, as it doesn’t involve any harmful structures that will affect birds, or any wildlife for that
Connecticut currently relies heavily on nuclear energy with "nearly half of Connecticut’s net electricity…[coming] from the 2,103-megawatt Millstone nuclear station.” (“U.S Energy Information.”). Many argue that nuclear energy has too many benefits to ignore such as productivity and cost, but its disadvantages simply outweigh these benefits. The most prominent disadvantage is that accidents do happen, and we cannot say another nuclear disaster, such as the Chernobyl accident, will never happen again. Estimates from that accident conclude that somewhere between 15,00 and 30,000 …show more content…
However, as I previously touched upon, the effectiveness of each clean energy option is dependent on the state. While wind energy may be most definitely the best option for some states it is simply unacceptable for Connecticut. It would be inefficient because Connecticut is in a bird migratory zone. Therefore, even though we are on the coast, which is normally ideal for wind turbines, thousands of birds flying through the area would die by flying through any wind farms put on the shore (“Wing Energy Project for Birds.”). This concern is not an issue with solar energy, as it doesn’t involve any harmful structures that will affect birds, or any wildlife for that