A New Energy Resource Has a Net Energy Ratio of 0.2

question 47

Multiple Choice

A new energy resource has a net energy ratio of 0.2. Energy evaluators are most likely to recommend

• A)using this energy resource immediately for transportation.
• B)using this energy resource immediately for production of electricity.
• C)minimizing use of this resource until net energy ratios for other energy alternatives become lower.
• D)rejecting its use now and in the immediate future.
• E)maximizing use of this resource until net energy ratios for other energy alternatives become higher.

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