One of the most important ingredients that figures into the analysis of energy in the 21st Century is “Energy Return on Investment” (EROI). It takes energy to generate energy; this is true; there is no free lunch—but how much energy? …
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It’s a good bet that many 2GreenEnergy readers receive several emails daily from groups supporting causes that could be called “progressive,” at least insofar as the environment is concerned. Perhaps the most boisterous of these is the Sierra Club, with …
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I’ve mentioned my colleague Jon LeSage, clean transportation guru, several times through the years. Here’s a message I thought I’d pass along, which includes an opportunity to sign up for Jon’s weekly newsletter Green Auto Market absolutely free. A few recent …
A reader notes: The comments you receive to your articles are always interesting. The authors are usually very sincere, well-meaning folk who genuinely believe in the righteousness of their ideology, and are frustrated by what they see as a conspiracy …
If there is one single most important ability one takes away from business school, it’s the ability to conceive of the world in quadrants and to publish reports based on these perceptions. You know what I mean: Perhaps the Y-axis …
The Future of Transportation Seems To Be Avoiding a Central Question Read More »
Billionaire Tom Steyer is known for spending significant pieces of his net worth on environmental issues, especially climate change mitigation. Here is a video and article that summarize his plan to defeat climate change deniers who are running for office …
A friend wanted my comment on this, a notification that Ford is offering a service that offers local rides for people, not unlike Uber and Lyft. I hate to sound cynical, but: a) This sounds like a terrible solution versus …
My marketing associates and I are available to take on additional work for clients at this point. If you’re struggling to find a world-class source of talent in any of the following five arenas, please let me know and let’s …
Put Craig Shields and His Associates to Work as Your Plug-In Marketing Department Read More »
One thing that can help give a home a distinctive look is its windows. Windows are also a determining factor in how energy efficient a home can be. However, you don’t have to sacrifice style for energy conservation. Below are …
When I write my column for the Hedge Connection’s blog which I call “The Cleantech Deal of the Month,” I try to do so with the sensibilities of the reader in mind. Suppose you’re an “allocator” (neologism for “skilled and trusted …
