Study States 60% Of The US Capable Of Energy Self-Reliance

According to a recent study by the New Rules Project, 31 states in the US have the potential to generate all the energy they require from renewable resources, and then some.  “As the map shows, about a dozen states have renewable energy capacities far exceeding their internal needs.  This has encouraged the current federal emphasis on extra high voltage transmission lines. However, the map also reveals that over 60% of all U.S. states (31) can be self-sufficient in electricity if they relied on native renewable energy resource. A further ten (10) can generate at least half of their electricity from domestic renewables.  It is unlikely these states will want to rely on imports if they have so much domestic potential. The Southern states from Kentucky to Louisiana appear to have the least potential for renewable energy self-reliance. However, even these states could meet 25% or more of their electricity needs from in-state renewable resources.”