Any Energy Resource with a Low or Negative Net Energy

question 51

True/False

Any energy resource with a low or negative net energy yield cannot compete in the open marketplace with other energy alternatives with higher net energy yields unless it is subsidized by the government.

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Definitions:

Years

Units of time equal to 365 or 366 days, measuring the time elapsed or duration.

Unamortized Premium

The portion of the bond premium that has not yet been amortized or gradually written off against earnings over the life of the bond.

Open Market

A market structure where economic transactions are conducted freely and transparently, allowing for unrestricted competition.

Gain or Loss

The financial result that occurs when the selling price of an asset differs from its original purchase price.