I thought readers might appreciate this collection of time-lapse images assembled by Time, NASA and the United States Geological Survey. One can debate the meaning and ultimate effects of the sprawling growth of a single city like Las Vegas, Nevada, …
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It’s been only two years since FERC (The U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) announced that it would allow DR (demand response) to be treated the same as any other dispatchable power source. But in those two years, a great deal …
I learned recently that long-time 2GreenEnergy Associate Bill Paul has been doing some truly excellent work in an area of tremendous importance: calling attention to crimes against the environment. Not only is his work of great value, it’s easy to …
From Guest Blogger Bill Paul: The Hottest Bull Market on Earth Read More »
In our wide-ranging discussion of our civilization’s sustainability, I normally sidestep the issue of religion. Yes, I occasionally write something opposing some of our nation’s elected lawmakers, ostensibly our most capable thinkers, who build their reasoning on bizarre personal viewpoints …
Civilization’s Sustainability and Interpretations of God's Will Read More »
There were some very thought-provoking presentations at the quarterly “Sustainability Partners Conference” at UCLA yesterday. At issue is a central question: does sustainability pay for itself? I.e., do companies that have vigorously and sincerely woven sustainability in their corporate DNA …
Sustainability Conferences at UCLA — Always Fascinating Read More »
When I was in kindergarten (in 1960), I made a fine friend in the person of Glenn Koach. As we grew close through our years as young boys together, I could see that Glenn was “not just anyone;” he was …
It should come as a surprise to no one that Microsoft would like to dominate the world of smart-grid as this phenomenon becomes ubiquitous in our personal and business lives over the coming decades. OK, so how do IT companies …
As the clock turns and the world churns ever onward into the future, there is a rising tide of consciousness for the necessity of environmentally sound business practices. Though these green initiatives take a wide variety of forms, there are …
From Guest Blogger Rupert: 5 Of The World’s Greenest Commercial Buildings Read More »
Depending on where you live in the United States, you’ll see that your electricity and energy rates will fluctuate. Electricity providers calculate your energy usage and electricity prices by kilowatt usage, meaning that how much you pay is dependent on …
From Guest Blogger Sara: Energy Rate and Efficiency Comparison Read More »
In response to my skepticism on biofuels, frequent commenter Cameron Atwood asks, “What are your thoughts on the current scalable potential of algae fuel?” My concerns about algae are not theoretical, but practical. Yes, the little guys provide the potential …
