How Trump's Climate Views Will Impact Alternative Energy

The video discusses Solar City's earnings report, highlighting discrepancies in their reported costs and market position. It examines the impact of political changes, particularly under Donald Trump's administration, on the solar and clean energy sectors. The discussion extends to global market dynamics, including the influence of Chinese manufacturing and tariffs. Finally, it debates the necessity of government subsidies for clean technologies, citing examples from various countries and the potential impact of reduced incentives in the U.S.

What was a significant issue with Solar City's reported production costs?

• They were higher than reported.

• They were lower than reported.

• They matched the industry average.

• They were not disclosed.

How did Donald Trump's views potentially affect the solar industry?

• He had no impact on the industry.

• He increased subsidies for solar companies.

• He denied the importance of climate change.

• He supported solar energy expansion.

What was Hillary Clinton's plan for solar energy?

• To increase installations to 25 gigawatts annually by 2021.

• To eliminate solar energy initiatives.

• To maintain current installation levels.

• To reduce installations to 5 gigawatts annually.

What is the impact of removing government incentives on solar installations?

• Installations decrease significantly.

• Installations increase by 50%.

• Installations remain unchanged.

• Installations double.

What happened in Arizona when support for net metering was cut?

• The state increased solar incentives.

• Solar installations increased.

• Solar City and Sunrun left the state.

• New solar companies entered the market.