Cape Wind claims “Our dependence on foreign energy leaves our economy and national security at risk.” And that it would reduce that risk by reducing our dependence on foreign oil (for our electricity demands). This is flatly untrue.
Below are Cape Wind’s false claims about its contribution to reduce dependence on foreign oil taken directly from Cape Wind’s website:
“Extracting, transporting and refining oil creates significant environmental risks. Oil spills and ballast cleanouts in routine offloading operations endanger birds and marine life. And although rare, oil tanker spills—like the Exxon Valdez, which released 10.8 million gallons of oil—can foul our beaches and put wildlife at severe risk.
Currently, America relies heavily on foreign oil, a reliance that has steadily increased since the early 1970s. At that time, only about a third of our petroleum came from outside the US. Today more than half of our oil needs are met from foreign sources, and if nothing changes, we will become even more dependent on foreign oil. It is estimated that by the end of the decade 75% of our oil could come from sources outside the US. Relying on a strategic resource controlled by foreign sources puts our country at risk to political pressures and interruption in supply. If we seek to offset this dependence by using new US sites, such as the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska, we risk destroying irreplaceable ecosystems.”
Energy Independence
“Since 1973, America has transferred over seven trillion dollars of its wealth to OPEC countries. Our dependence on foreign energy leaves our economy and national security at risk. By harnessing our local wind resources, we can contribute to reducing our
dependence on imported energy. Cape Wind will provide clean, renewable energy capable of replacing 113 million gallons of oil per year.”
Compare Cape Winds claims with the graphs and figures, from the US Department of Energy’s annual reports from the US Government’s Energy Information Administration on electrical generation from liquid fuels and petroleum to see just where Cape Wind fits into the generation of electricity from foreign and domestic oil and where it will fit into that picture in 2030:
http://www.eia.doe.gov/oiaf/aeo/index.html Pull down the 4th pdf - "Electricity Forecast". Also please see: http://www.eia.doe.gov/oiaf/aeo/gas.html
"The miniscule (< 2%) use of oil to produce energy is practically irreducible. Our electricity is generated by other means - coal, nuclear, natural gas, hydro, etc. The 2% is for things like energy backup generators for hospitals, FAA Air Traffic Control system, portable lighting such as is used by highway resurfacing crews that work at night, etc."
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