Author: craigshields

It appears that planet Earth is on its way to its third implementation of CAES (compressed air energy storage) – one of a handful of different technologies that warehouses off-peak energy production and makes it available for times of greater …

New Compressed Air Energy Storage Plant Coming to California Read More »

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If you think that most American kids today lack the work ethic and intellectual curiosity that they had in generations past, you’ll get no argument from me.  But if you believe that all young people share that deficiency, you’re 100% …

"Solar Decathlon" Spawns Excellence Read More »

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Running a business (whether a small, medium or large sized venture) is hard and complicated enough and has a wide range of challenges. We’re talking about challenges which if left unchecked can make or break a company and naturally take …

From Guest Blogger Dimitris: Cloud Software Is Another Way For Your Business To Be Green Read More »

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I have to say that I love my colleague Jon Lesage’s Green Auto Market Digest.  He shows a profound understanding of the industry, and brings tons of unique and valuable insights that most people miss. Here’s an article from the …

Tesla Model S – Green Auto Market Digest Read More »

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Apparently, there are many business models associated with the green energy movement, one of which is simply to ask for donations for causes that make no apparent sense, like “Renewable Energy Research & Training Inc.”  

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As I have mentioned, I get requests for my help in finding investors for renewable energy projects from all over the world.  I haven’t been keeping track, but I’m sure I’ve spoken or written back and forth with people in …

Financing Solar Photovoltaics in Romania — Not a Picnic Read More »

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I had a terrific Skype call this morning with a fabulous Munich-based company: Govecs, a purveyor of extremely high-end German-engineered electric scooters.  I hope to get a marketing and PR gig with them, but I have to admit that they’re …

E-Scooters On the Rise Read More »

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In my first phone call with 2GreenEnergy associate Dr. Peter Lilienthal, he made a remark I’ll never forget:  “If you don’t care what you pay for it, Craig, I’ll find you all the renewable energy you could possibly want.” He …

Airborne Wind Turbines Read More »

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If you want to spend a few minutes watching something that will bring you joy and inspiration, here’s a short video on a unique aspect to recycling and sustainability.  You’ll be glad you did.

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I forgot to mention a radio show that I did a month or so back with “Clean Cities Radio” whose pleasant but no-nonsense host Curtis Martin (pictured here) interviewed me for a full hour.  It’s linked above for anyone who …

2GreenEnergy on Clean Cities Radio – Funding Alternative Fuels and Green Energy Projects Read More »

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