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The speech makes two main claims : Clean energy bill has aided in
1. Increased renewable energy usage.
2. Reduced electricity cost for consumers.
A - Talks about the cost of setting up renewable energy projects. Isn't relevant to the two points.
B - The years prior to the implementation of the bill have no bearing on the two claims.
C - We do not know what portion of the overall projects these 'some projects' refer to. We cannot ascertain the extent to which they contribute to the total renewable energy usage. If anything, this point might weaken claim 1.
E - Out of scope. The areas outside the influence of the bill serve no purpose to the speech.
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Strengthens. If the average cost of electricity from non renewable sources has been above the national average, and the average cost from renewable energy sources has been less than the national average, it directly supports the second claim - the bill has helped reduce the electricity cost for consumers.
OPTION D
16 Jul 2024, 00:45
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Environmental Policy Speech: Critics of the new Clean Energy Bill argue that it will lead to higher energy costs due to the implementation of expensive renewable energy technologies. However, since the bill was passed, not only has the number of renewable energy projects increased significantly, but the average cost of electricity from these sources has been lower than the national average cost of electricity every year. Thus, it is clear that the Clean Energy Bill has been effective in not only increasing renewable energy usage but also in reducing electricity costs for consumers.
Which of the following, if true, most strengthens the argument in the policy speech?
(A) The cost of setting up renewable energy projects has decreased globally due to technological advancements over the last five years.
- This option speaks about implementation cost, but the conclusion is about cost to consumers. Hence out of scope
(B) Electricity costs were rising at a rate above the national average in the years immediately before the Clean Energy Bill was implemented.
- Eventually it says that costs rose before clean energy implementation hence the implementation seems cost effective relatively. This is in turn weakening the argument
(C) Some of the renewable energy projects started under the Clean Energy Bill have been discontinued due to technological inefficiencies.
- Doesn't make a difference
(D) The average cost of electricity generated from conventional (non-renewable) sources has remained consistently higher than the national average during the same period.
- Cost of generation is highlighted. We need to see if cost to consumers are affected.
(E) The price of electricity in areas outside the influence of the Clean Energy Bill has risen due to increased costs of non-renewable energy resources.
- Here it says price has increased due to higher cost. Hence it indicates that clean energy has saved money of consumers. This is correct.
Option E
Which of the following, if true, most strengthens the argument in the policy speech?
(A) The cost of setting up renewable energy projects has decreased globally due to technological advancements over the last five years.
- This option speaks about implementation cost, but the conclusion is about cost to consumers. Hence out of scope
(B) Electricity costs were rising at a rate above the national average in the years immediately before the Clean Energy Bill was implemented.
- Eventually it says that costs rose before clean energy implementation hence the implementation seems cost effective relatively. This is in turn weakening the argument
(C) Some of the renewable energy projects started under the Clean Energy Bill have been discontinued due to technological inefficiencies.
- Doesn't make a difference
(D) The average cost of electricity generated from conventional (non-renewable) sources has remained consistently higher than the national average during the same period.
- Cost of generation is highlighted. We need to see if cost to consumers are affected.
(E) The price of electricity in areas outside the influence of the Clean Energy Bill has risen due to increased costs of non-renewable energy resources.
- Here it says price has increased due to higher cost. Hence it indicates that clean energy has saved money of consumers. This is correct.
Option E
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Ans D
Environmental Policy Speech: Critics of the new Clean Energy Bill argue that it will lead to higher energy costs due to the implementation of expensive renewable energy technologies. However, since the bill was passed, not only has the number of renewable energy projects increased significantly, but the average cost of electricity from these sources has been lower than the national average cost of electricity every year (support). Conclusion: Thus, it is clear that the Clean Energy Bill has been effective in not only increasing renewable energy usage but also in reducing electricity costs for consumers.
Which of the following, if true, most strengthens the argument in the policy speech?
(A) The cost of setting up renewable energy projects has decreased globally due to technological advancements over the last five years. - Without mention of impact of decrease in cost of renewable energy on total cost of electricity the statement doesn't provide any support for the conclusion
(B) Electricity costs were rising at a rate above the national average in the years immediately before the Clean Energy Bill was implemented: Doesn't mention what happened after implementation
(C) Some of the renewable energy projects started under the Clean Energy Bill have been discontinued due to technological inefficiencies.: Doesn't mention cost or usage
(D) The average cost of electricity generated from conventional (non-renewable) sources has remained consistently higher than the national average during the same period: This supports the conclusion by implying that lower average cost of electricity from renewable sources, which is lower than average total cost of electricity, has reduced the total cost of electricity
(E) The price of electricity in areas outside the influence of the Clean Energy Bill has risen due to increased costs of non-renewable energy resources: Out of scope since the argument is focussed only on areas influenced by Clean Energy Bill
Environmental Policy Speech: Critics of the new Clean Energy Bill argue that it will lead to higher energy costs due to the implementation of expensive renewable energy technologies. However, since the bill was passed, not only has the number of renewable energy projects increased significantly, but the average cost of electricity from these sources has been lower than the national average cost of electricity every year (support). Conclusion: Thus, it is clear that the Clean Energy Bill has been effective in not only increasing renewable energy usage but also in reducing electricity costs for consumers.
Which of the following, if true, most strengthens the argument in the policy speech?
(A) The cost of setting up renewable energy projects has decreased globally due to technological advancements over the last five years. - Without mention of impact of decrease in cost of renewable energy on total cost of electricity the statement doesn't provide any support for the conclusion
(B) Electricity costs were rising at a rate above the national average in the years immediately before the Clean Energy Bill was implemented: Doesn't mention what happened after implementation
(C) Some of the renewable energy projects started under the Clean Energy Bill have been discontinued due to technological inefficiencies.: Doesn't mention cost or usage
(D) The average cost of electricity generated from conventional (non-renewable) sources has remained consistently higher than the national average during the same period: This supports the conclusion by implying that lower average cost of electricity from renewable sources, which is lower than average total cost of electricity, has reduced the total cost of electricity
(E) The price of electricity in areas outside the influence of the Clean Energy Bill has risen due to increased costs of non-renewable energy resources: Out of scope since the argument is focussed only on areas influenced by Clean Energy Bill
