It would be interesting to disentangle the reasons why some (red) states have abundant alternative energy and low cost while some (blue) states have much higher cost for less alternative energy. Geography plays a role as you said. Is NIMBY making alternative energy more expensive in some (blue) states?
Yes, it would be interesting, but it might be hard to get the data. Is there a way to quantify levels of NIMBYism? I'm also wondering if taxes make a difference. Do blue states tax energy more than red states?
It would be interesting to disentangle the reasons why some (red) states have abundant alternative energy and low cost while some (blue) states have much higher cost for less alternative energy. Geography plays a role as you said. Is NIMBY making alternative energy more expensive in some (blue) states?
Yes, it would be interesting, but it might be hard to get the data. Is there a way to quantify levels of NIMBYism? I'm also wondering if taxes make a difference. Do blue states tax energy more than red states?