As I’ve reported frequently, part of the reason for Germany’s boom in solar PV is that the permitting process for the individual homeowner is trivial. Contrast this with the U.S. where the same action can take months.
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Why Can’t America Lead the World in Clean Energy?
When America leads in technology, things get done on this planet; we’ve proven that over the last century or so, in everything from the electric light bulb to the mass produced automobile to the moon landing to the Internet. What …
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Coming Up Soon: National Clean Energy Summit 8.0
Las Vegas isn’t my favorite spot in the world, but it’s one that’s hard to avoid for people who attend large conferences. In less than two weeks, I’ll be there for the National Clean Energy Summit 8.0: Powering Progress,” which …
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From Guest Blogger Izzie: Being as Lighting Efficient as Possible
With most energy saving pushes, people will often be fighting the same enemies – habits and enormity. Habits form over many years, and can be very difficult to recognise, let alone change. And the enormity of the challenge ahead can …
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From Guest Blogger Joanne Peters: Producers and Consumers Seek Mutually Beneficial Sustainability Methods
Going green certainly isn’t a new concept, and unique ways to do so are popping up all the time. However, there are some that are a little easier for companies and consumers to enact together than others. For example, Daily …
Trends in Electric Transportation Sure Do Look Appetizing
Ice hockey immortal Wayne Gretzky said, “I don’t skate to the puck; I skate to where the puck is going to be.” Let’s see if we can’t apply that outside the confines of the rink. Where’s electric transportation going to …
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From Guest Blogger Taylor: How Going Green Will Save You Money
As converting to “green” is becoming increasingly popular, a plethora of energy-efficient opportunities have arisen that are allowing individuals to better the environment. On top of creating a better environment, going green is providing on outlet for individuals to save …
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What’s So Cool About Biodiversity?
Ever wonder why biodiversity is so important to human civilization? One reason is that the vast majority of the cures we’re developing for our wide range of diseases comes from various species of life forms, and thus mass extinction of …
Cutting Ties with Fossil Fuels: The Rapid Migration to Renewable Energy
A reader who goes by “Louis” notes: We won’t be 100% free of fossil fuels anytime soon, but like when you start recycling, then composting instead of putting everything in the trash, it is a great start! When I see …
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Hard To Get Too Ruffled about Renewable Energy Nay-Sayers
A friend of mine just called to get my reaction about an editorial in the Sunday paper here in Santa Barbara, written by one Joe Armendariz (pictured left) of the local taxpayers association. I didn’t see the article, but from …
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