A reader asked my opinion of Coal Water Slurry Fuel (CWSF) as an alternative to conventional coal power generation and the greatly reduced or limited emissions. I responded that I actually don’t know much about it. From a quick read …
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Distributed Generation Means Trying Times for Investor-Owned Utilities
Here’s a good article that discusses a few different vicious cycles in which the investor-owned utilities (IOUs) find themselves. As more people install solar (or whatever) on their properties, the infrastructure by which power is generated, transmitted, and distributed must …
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As We Go Into 2014, Remember that Decency and Goodness Are Powerful Forces
I’m sorry I forgot to mention the birthday of Pablo Casals the other day, unarguably the most revered cellist in the first half of the 20th Century. He’s noteworthy here because of his opposition to fascism, and the fact that he was …
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Solar Energy Pays for Itself
Here’s a website whose tagline is that solar energy applied to agriculture “pays for itself.” Indeed it does. Even farmers who choose to pay cash up front for solar PV and/or solar thermal hot water heating (e.g., PlexiSun) get all …
Roen Financial Report on Alternative Energy Companies
I know there are many readers here, who, like me, are constantly looking for good investment opportunities in renewable energy. I also know I’ve mentioned my colleague Harris Roen and his newsletter on the subject before, but it bears mentioning …
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From Guest Blogger David Price: Is the Internet Eco Friendly? How Green is the Web?
When my bills come due at the end/beginning of each month (who am I kidding, I don’t always pay them on time), I start thinking about how eco friendly or green the internet is. I see payment notifications and bill …
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Lots of Content on Climate Change
Every day, the sheer volume of material written on climate change continues to amaze me – and, of course, too much is better than too little. The only real problem with the mass of journalism on the subject is that …
The Migration to Renewable Energy Requires Enthusiasm; Let’s Make It So in 2014
According to Emerson, “Nothing great was ever accomplished without enthusiasm.” I’ve resolved that it is the truth of this statement that will inspire a great deal of my writing during the coming year.
Are Radio Shows on Renewable Energy an Exercise in Preaching to the Choir?
I had a great time with my family back east over the holidays, during which the subject came up: Uncle Craig, when you do radio shows and talk about renewable energy in an attempt to promote your books, aren’t you …
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Superstition Vs. Climate Science
At the end of each December, I try to make a hopeful prediction about the year to come. I predict that this year will mark the end of a great deal of our superstitions. Remember the words of the great …
