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Energy in 2013: What's next for oil, gas, renewables?

CS Monitor -- Last year saw a shift from a reliance on oil and coal to an exploration of untapped natural gas resources and renewable energy. Few will bet against this topsy-turvy, transitional energy state persisting through 2013 and beyond. For the coming year, fossil fuels will continue to dominate the energy market, but renewables will continue their slow and steady gains, experts say.

"Alternative" no more

Clean energy will continue its creep into the mainstream. Wind-powered generation grew by 27 percent in 2011 and is projected to grow 15 percent in 2013, according to the US Energy Information Administration. Solar energy will continue robust growth, according to the EIA, with a projected 28 percent jump in consumption in 2013.

At this rate, alternative energy may even lose its distinguishing

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Submitted Dec 25, 2012 By: skb69sa

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lesndave Champion Author Texas Posts:3,178 Points:728,855 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Dec 26, 2012 10:52:25 PM Ignore lesndave Report Abuse Time will tell
sciotosix Champion Author Dayton Posts:2,889 Points:693,825 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Dec 26, 2012 4:52:07 PM Ignore sciotosix Report Abuse Renewables should make faster gains.
drobbbb Champion Author Maryland Posts:3,595 Points:837,985 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 11:02:49 PM Ignore drobbbb Report Abuse renewables on the rise, US needs to be a leader
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rampower80 Champion Author Kentucky Posts:2,174 Points:489,165 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 2:32:07 PM Ignore rampower80 Report Abuse We as taxpayers have spent hundreds of billions of dollars since the mid 70s on alternative fuels, and they still can only produce a fraction of our energy needs and can't be sustainable financial without government subsidies.
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DirtDauber Champion Author San Antonio Posts:6,922 Points:1,655,160 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 1:33:56 PM Ignore DirtDauber Report Abuse SOS = Same old stuff.
72_Monte Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:7,912 Points:2,024,160 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 1:30:39 PM Ignore 72_Monte Report Abuse More of the same - greed and highway robbery.
vamike Champion Author Virginia Posts:5,451 Points:1,391,975 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 1:30:29 PM Ignore vamike Report Abuse Don't forget liquid corn.
gasper Champion Author Edmonton Posts:4,585 Points:1,393,810 Joined:Mar 2002	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 1:29:40 PM Ignore gasper Report Abuse Self reliance on natural fuels is a good start.
AC-302 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:26,850 Points:2,929,270 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 1:28:56 PM Ignore AC-302 Report Abuse The only reason the "green" energy grew was because of exorbitant subsidies. It seems to me if green is worth doing, it ought to make economic sense WITHOUT the government having to pay for it.
TXGasPriceSpy Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:7,957 Points:1,499,975 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 1:24:50 PM Ignore TXGasPriceSpy Report Abuse Amazing!!!
JeffNStef All-Star Author Montana Posts:882 Points:1,622,850 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 1:23:24 PM Ignore JeffNStef Report Abuse Merry CHRISTmas fellow GasBuddies as you take the day with family & friends. Don't forget whose birthday it is!
Noewal All-Star Author Virginia Posts:817 Points:246,580 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 1:22:30 PM Ignore Noewal Report Abuse "Green" energy will continue to depend on Government subsidies and will NEVER be affordable without them!
hmw10284 Champion Author California Posts:1,285 Points:224,925 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 1:20:38 PM Ignore hmw10284 Report Abuse Oil is renewable. naturally it takes millions of year but can be done in the lab in a matter of weeks. Not viable yet but ....
MINIWINI598 Champion Author Washington Posts:3,170 Points:546,400 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 1:20:12 PM Ignore MINIWINI598 Report Abuse Bring on 2013 - hope it's a better year
Fitwit Champion Author Stockton Posts:6,528 Points:1,379,980 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 1:20:08 PM Ignore Fitwit Report Abuse Try to keep the price down. It's cold out there.
Cheepo Champion Author Tampa Posts:9,994 Points:3,148,880 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 1:19:32 PM Ignore Cheepo Report Abuse Oil is renewable!!!!!!!!!!
geezrtek Champion Author Michigan Posts:2,053 Points:450,735 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 1:19:23 PM Ignore geezrtek Report Abuse "The word 'alternative', with its connotations of hand-wringing greenery and a need for taxpayer subsidy, has to go," How about replacing it with "high cost unreliable". And what has to go is the taxpayer subsidies. The enviro-MENTAL-ists continue to reject the 24/7 renewable power, hydro and geothermal. Those technologies should not be subsidized but not hindered with gubmint red tape either. What we need to do with the money that is being squandered on the Solendras and wind farms should be put into a Manhattan project style effort to develop fusion power. If we can get fusion to work, it will change our civilization for the better. [Edited by: geezrtek at 12/25/2012 1:22:46 PM EST]
neptune2008 Champion Author Michigan Posts:8,711 Points:1,697,200 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 1:19:11 PM Ignore neptune2008 Report Abuse wind solar water...precious resources
RC_RACER Champion Author Tacoma Posts:9,106 Points:1,659,325 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 1:18:58 PM Ignore RC_RACER Report Abuse Merry Christmas to all that celebrate and Happy Holidays to all.
timesaverinc Champion Author Wichita Posts:1,608 Points:322,090 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 1:17:36 PM Ignore timesaverinc Report Abuse I agree with Eagle Scout, need more options
eagle_scout Champion Author St. Louis Posts:7,745 Points:1,539,900 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 1:15:55 PM Ignore eagle_scout Report Abuse There isn't one replacement for gas/oil...it needs to be multiple sources. THAT will help sustain us in the future. Reliance on one energy source for transportation is not good.
dlzastera Champion Author Minnesota Posts:4,645 Points:1,050,670 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 1:15:32 PM Ignore dlzastera Report Abuse I'm fond of ethanol myself.
snappytom2 Champion Author Corpus Christi Posts:3,639 Points:279,280 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 1:14:18 PM Ignore snappytom2 Report Abuse The transition to alternate energy is well on its way to the benefit of all of us.
Snowchoux Champion Author Missouri Posts:1,003 Points:145,635 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 1:13:50 PM Ignore Snowchoux Report Abuse If it works, good.
Redink Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:7,314 Points:1,321,065 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 1:11:30 PM Ignore Redink Report Abuse Alternative enrgy is our future, but big oil will fight it.
Tiernan2012 Champion Author Sacramento Posts:1,234 Points:203,960 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 1:11:13 PM Ignore Tiernan2012 Report Abuse Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!
thirstyauto Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:14,942 Points:1,647,345 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 1:10:41 PM Ignore thirstyauto Report Abuse The more alternatives the better!
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srchr Champion Author San Jose Posts:7,391 Points:1,647,525 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 1:04:18 PM Ignore srchr Report Abuse "alternative" energy - waste of taxpayer $$$$$$$$$$
RobertSpratt Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:4,965 Points:1,070,015 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 1:02:57 PM Ignore RobertSpratt Report Abuse whats next. higher prices.
genoist Veteran Author Orlando Posts:341 Points:165,470 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 1:01:32 PM Ignore genoist Report Abuse Hopefully renewable energy sources will gain a stronger foothold in the next year(s).
NightRider Champion Author Dallas Posts:1,478 Points:83,160 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 1:00:27 PM Ignore NightRider Report Abuse Keeping my fingers crossed.
driveonby1 Champion Author Toledo Posts:1,548 Points:264,865 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 1:00:22 PM Ignore driveonby1 Report Abuse I'm all for renewables (wind, solar, etc.) as long as we DO NOT continue to subsidize them with our tax dollars. If they're going to survive, let them do it on their own, thank you.
vjs3 Champion Author Denver Posts:2,682 Points:677,615 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 12:59:24 PM Ignore vjs3 Report Abuse Yep, time will tell.
Beboper Champion Author Virginia Posts:8,868 Points:2,191,490 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 12:58:08 PM Ignore Beboper Report Abuse Time will only tell
Emmamae1 Champion Author Illinois Posts:3,209 Points:616,565 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 12:57:53 PM Ignore Emmamae1 Report Abuse good
nsdp Champion Author San Antonio Posts:1,117 Points:48,115 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 12:10:54 PM Ignore nsdp Report Abuse Actually there has been significant movement on renewable energy. See US Patents 8169101 and 8256219., They will make storage of electricity feasible at costs less than NG generation will help stabilize the grid and waste is purer water than you have ever seen. Prototype testing is at West Texas A&M's Alternative Energy Institute. University of Delaware has already done the mathematical modeling using real time operations of the PJM grid which is 30% of all electricity in the US. If you care to read the study http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378775312014759
bell05 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,406 Points:1,903,560 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 11:31:48 AM Ignore bell05 Report Abuse That's right Discovery02
millerin Champion Author Orlando Posts:2,332 Points:487,315 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 11:02:34 AM Ignore millerin Report Abuse we'll see...
Discovery02 Champion Author Colorado Springs Posts:2,825 Points:338,365 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 10:19:43 AM Ignore Discovery02 Report Abuse "Alternative Energy" needs to become the standard.
cheap59 Champion Author Michigan Posts:4,240 Points:983,270 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 9:14:02 AM Ignore cheap59 Report Abuse Let's wait and see!
gmcgas Champion Author Atlanta Posts:6,094 Points:1,741,870 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 8:52:07 AM Ignore gmcgas Report Abuse and the prices rise.
zwsn01 All-Star Author Alabama Posts:692 Points:465,070 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 8:50:35 AM Ignore zwsn01 Report Abuse Go CNG!
humblepie Champion Author Toledo Posts:35,351 Points:2,399,070 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 7:52:26 AM Ignore humblepie Report Abuse just look at greece and spain to see america's future
Nancy&Len Champion Author Cleveland Posts:2,178 Points:1,970,590 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 5:41:36 AM Ignore Nancy&Len Report Abuse Amen 5Golfer8.
pricewar Champion Author Ogden Posts:2,075 Points:302,490 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 3:07:08 AM Ignore pricewar Report Abuse its all based on speculations. they make it in their favor
goldrose1 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:11,071 Points:1,949,605 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 2:52:15 AM Ignore goldrose1 Report Abuse When alternative catches up with traditional production, then it will no longer be alternative. Long ways to go!
wally52 Champion Author Little Rock Posts:27,767 Points:842,290 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 2:36:49 AM Ignore wally52 Report Abuse Anything just as long as it brings down the price of gas.