And when the resource becomes scarce, it becomes more expensive, and other resources are used.  There is no need to waste resources now, and make energy more expensive now, in anticipation of some peak oil shortage that has been predicted since 1970 but 50 years later has yet to materialize.  

The market solves this problem, not government mandates, subsidies, graft, and people living a lower quality of life as a result.  It’s a scam.  Wake up, you are still in the matrix