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2022-07-02 13:22:19 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 17E746A1FC5185292CC1AAB4350F7A3EFFE915E2A3144A395A8EEE968E57FCBA
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Original Note:
"Energy Independence" is political slogan, not an economic concept. Oil is a traded, global commodity. Traditionally, when US production is high, it is *because* prices are high. https://www.reuters.com/article/factcheck-energyindependence-explainer/fact-check-which-factors-determine-u-s-energy-independence-idUSL2N2VQ2ZV Renewable energy is currently 20% of US output. https://www.eia.gov/tools/faqs/faq.php?id=427&t=3 Generally speaking, it is not exportable. https://thehill.com/opinion/energy-environment/595306-note-to-biden-the-us-cant-export-renewable-energy-to-our-energy/#:~:text=By%20contrast%2C%20renewable%20energy%20%E2%80%93%20primarily,help%20our%20friends%20and%20allies.
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