A reader asks, “Isn’t it possible that the huge tech giants will come out of the clouds and invest heavily in the renewable energy / efficiency sector?” Absolutely. I’m sure companies like Google and Apple both have huge plans in …
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Rooftop Solar in Nevada: The Latest
2GreenEnergy supporter Craig Ruark writes: Hi, Craig. On December 22nd, the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada will be making a landmark decision on the future of residential rooftop solar in Nevada. The last two articles I wrote for the Las …
Renewable Energy at Enormous Scale
We all wonder where and when the world will see one single implementation of renewable energy at a scale capable of making a huge impact on our use of fossil fuels. It’s a good bet that this will come in …
Briefly, Where Does Nuclear Energy Stand?
A colleague in the pro-nuke camp writes to the group: Unfortunately, another horrible opinion piece, from Gregory Jazco, former NRC Chairman. Please comment! Wilco. Those of us that understand the urgency of creating a low-carbon energy future see the need …
What's Wrong with the U.S. Political System? Where To Begin….
We in the U.S. suffer under a political machine that systematically ignores the will of the people, as in the article excerpted here: Here are a few facts that came from a recent presentation that Harvard Law professor Lawrence Lessig gave …
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Huge Order for EVs Generates Excitement on the Adoption Curve for Electric Transportation
2GreenEnergy supporter Gary Tulie writes from Buckinghamshire, England as follows: Hi Craig, Panda New Energy has just placed what has to be the biggest order yet for electric cars – They have ordered 250,000 cars for $12 billion from Nevs, a …
Oil Companies Face Criminal Prosecution
Many of you are making an effort to keep yourselves abreast of the unfolding chain of information associated with the fossil fuel industry’s attempts to suppress the truth surrounding climate change. To that end, you should be keeping track of …
From Guest Blogger Lizzie Weakly: Keeping the Lights On–How to Optimize your Home's Electrical Efficiency
Far too many people waste power by leaving the lights on when they don’t need to. Optimizing their energy efficiency can greatly reduce power bills and lessen their impact on the environment. Here are a few ways you can improve …
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Arthur C. Clark and the Human Family
Science fiction legend Arthur C. Clark would have turned 98 today. When he realized he was dying in 2007, he made a video in which he told future generations: “I have great faith in optimism as a guiding principle, if …
The Path to Clean Energy
The migration to renewables is best understood as a three-phase process: First, we have the task of replacing coal in the grid mix, which is happening with great effectiveness in our world today. The cost of PV, wind, other renewable …
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