| Adoption of Renewable Energy |
Significant increase |
Positive, promotes sustainable energy sources |
Modest increase |
Negative, distorts market and favors certain technologies |
1) Disagree on extent of expected impact |
| Greenhouse Gas Emissions |
Substantial reduction |
Positive, mitigates climate change impacts |
Limited reduction |
Negative, inefficient way to address emissions |
1) Disagree on extent of expected impact |
| Energy Costs |
Long-term decrease |
Positive, promotes affordable and sustainable energy |
Short-term increase |
Negative, higher costs for consumers and businesses |
2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability |
| Economic Growth |
Boost to renewable energy industry |
Positive, creates jobs and fosters innovation |
Limited overall impact |
Negative, distorts resource allocation and market efficiency |
1) Disagree on extent of expected impact |
| Tax Revenue |
Short-term decrease |
Acceptable trade-off for environmental and economic benefits |
Significant decrease |
Negative, reduces funds for public services and infrastructure |
2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability |
| Energy Independence |
Increased reliance on domestic renewable sources |
Positive, enhances energy security and self-sufficiency |
Limited impact |
Neutral, not a pressing concern or priority |
2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability |
| Innovation and Technology |
Incentivizes research and development |
Positive, fosters advancements in renewable energy technology |
Distorts market incentives for innovation |
Negative, picks winners and losers instead of letting market decide |
2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability |
| Environmental Impact |
Reduced pollution and land/water use |
Positive, promotes sustainability and ecosystem health |
Potential negative impacts from large-scale renewable projects |
Negative, could harm landscapes, wildlife habitats, and ecosystems |
1) Disagree on extent of expected impact |
