Renewable Energy and the Fallacy of 'Green' Jobs

Jonathan A. Lesser

The Electricity Journal, vol. 23, issue 7, 45-53

Abstract: As the United States economy continues to struggle, many politicians and energy regulators have adopted a "green jobs" mantra. They espouse the view that policies mandating renewable resources will provide both environmental and economic salvation. Quite simply, forcing consumers to buy high-cost electricity from subsidized renewable energy producers will not and cannot improve economic well-being.

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