On Sunday afternoons, I like to take a decent hike, say 7 or 8 miles, and wind up at a nice place where I can get a beer, shake a few hands, and discuss what’s going on in the world. …
Discussing Solar Thermal (aka Concentrated Solar Power, or CSP) in Quaint Los Olivos, CA Read More »
Longtime 2GreenEnergy supporter and EV enthusiast Fritz Maffry just sent me this piece on BMW’s entrance into the electric vehicle space — a process that has been slow and measured, but perhaps, in the end, one that will prove to …
BMW's i3 — Cutting Edge Electric Vehicle Technology Read More »
Here’s a renewable energy idea that frequent commenter Tim Kingston sent me. It doesn’t seem reasonable, but I thought I’d ask the physicists out there to comment. It’s a device that emits tiny droplets of water from electrical conductors (copper …
From Machine Design: New Device for Extracting Energy from Wind Read More »
One of the risks of writing pieces in the tone of my recent article on the fantastic levels of mean-spiritedness and lethargy in the U.S. Congress is the tendency to depress people. Though my intention is to spur readers into …
A Sustainable Approach to Energy Requires Enthusiasm Read More »
The main obstacle facing cleantech generally is that it tends to be more expensive than what it’s replacing, but here’s an example of the opposite case. 2GreenEnergy associate Lindsay Oliver sent me this article on “green” bonds that are gaining …
Here’s something I thought readers would enjoy: a video about energy and transportation concepts of the future. A friend sent me this a minute ago and asked for my comment, which is as follows: there is nothing theoretically impossible about …
I want to thank the many people who have helped 2GreenEnergy along the way in our attempts to popularize the site. Though we have a great deal further to go, we’ve come a long way, and I’m grateful for all …
Infographics in the Energy Space Can Drive Social Media Frenzies Read More »
When people think of going green, they may not think of contract manufacturing, but they should! Contract manufacturing allows companies who want to design, engineer, and manufacture green products to do so without the added expense and resources of building …
From Guest Blogger Sara: Contract Manufacturing and Green Energy Technology Read More »
Confused about some of the facts on wind energy? Does it work as well as they say? There are tremendous benefits for having wind energy, and here are some of the top facts on the productivity of it. Number One …
From Guest Blogger Tina Samuels: Wind Energy Isn't All Hot Air Read More »
Maybe it’s a “guy-thing,” but I’ve always loved tree houses. One of the first books I ever loved was Swiss Family Robinson – and not for the plot or the characters; I just enjoyed how the author totally transported me …
