Renewable Energy and Transmission Challenges

The video discusses Vermont's green energy grid, highlighting its reliance on renewable sources and the challenges of grid capacity. It explores the broader US energy distribution, emphasizing the need for more renewable energy plants and high-voltage transmission lines to meet future demands. The video also covers the potential for wind and solar energy in the US, the challenges of building transmission infrastructure, and the importance of proactive planning and investment to achieve a greener grid by 2050.

What percentage of Vermont's electricity comes from renewable sources?

• 100%

• 50%

• 66%

• 75%

What is the goal for Washington, DC's renewable energy by 2032?

• 75%

• 50%

• 25%

• 100%

By what year does President Biden aim to have half of US power come from solar plants?

• 2060

• 2030

• 2040

• 2050

Where are most wind and solar projects expected to be built in the US?

• West Coast

• Southern US

• Middle of the US

• East Coast

What is a major challenge in building high-voltage transmission lines?

• Land acquisition

• Lack of technology

• High cost of materials

• Insufficient demand

What is the primary reason for insulating high-voltage power lines with air?

• Ease of maintenance

• Cost efficiency

• Safety from electrical contact

• Aesthetic reasons

What is the main reason for building larger transmission lines?

• To increase power capacity

• To decrease construction time

• To reduce costs

• To improve aesthetics

What is the estimated investment needed for a new interconnected high-voltage grid in the US?

• $500 billion

• $320 billion

• $200 billion

• $100 billion

What percentage of US energy is projected to come from renewables by 2050 if current proposals are implemented?

• 80%

• 60%

• 100%

• 42%

What is a key factor in ensuring a decarbonized future according to the transcript?

• Reducing electricity consumption

• Developing transmission infrastructure

• Increasing natural gas usage

• Building more coal plants