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[Electricbassguy]

Would tidal power work in California? I know the UK added some a while ago.

Like hydroelectric I believe, but relying on waves rather than dams.

[CECSB]

@Electricbassguy Ocean energy takes a lot of different forms. In California, we have the most potential for wave power (not tidal or current energy). While there have been several projects proposed over the last few years in California, none of them have come to fruition. Oregon is on their way to a wave project though. We hope that as technology develops we will see viable, responsible projects in California too.

[jordanbenshea]

I LOVE this video! So well done, from the way you integrate social media to the way you build the momentum for the movement. How lucky Santa Barbara is to have you rooting for our future! Thank you!

[CECSB]

@jordanbenshea Thank YOU for the support!

[EquinoxOfTheGods]

Doesn't windmills produce way too little energy to sustain a large city for example? How much energy is consumed and how much pollution is created by the production of solar panels?

These are honest questions, I really don't know. Some claim that some of these things are simply prototypical ideas towards something truly revolutionary, but meanwhile are used as egoboosts for wealthy people who want to feel and seem "pro-enviroment" if you will.

[CECSB]

@EquinoxOfTheGods And lastly, solar panel manufacturing does have potential for pollution, just like your television or cotton t-shirt, which is why it is important to buy from reputable companies who take pollution prevention measures and promote active recycling of used materials and panels.

[SBbugZ]

GREAT video. similar to 4YEARSGO. LOVE it. kudos to the creator.

[EquinoxOfTheGods]

@CECSB

Good to know, and I think this is good for anyone viewing the video to be able to see this in the comments ;)

[CECSB]

@EquinoxOfTheGods Installed solar capacity in California just reached 1,000 MW, enough power to supply about 200,000 homes. With costs coming down and utility scale projects breaking ground this year we expect to see exponential growth. The energy consumed to make solar panels is paid back in 1-4 years (depending on the technology).

[CECSB]

@EquinoxOfTheGods Wind energy now totals 43,461 MW of cumulative capacity, supplying electricity to the equivalent of 10 million American homes and producing 3% of the nation's electricity as of July of 2011. (source: American Wind Energy Association U.S. Wind Industry Third Quarter Market Report 201). For reference LA County has approximately 10 million people and only 7 states in the US have over 10 million people. So yes – wind energy can supply the needs of big cities and 43 states.

[thieformoney]

This is creative!