Here’s a wonderful article that deals with a subject that is of significant concern: the intermittence of solar and wind energy. It provides an interesting case study of how demand response can figure into the equation, a phenomenon that will …
Demand Response Will Be Key If We’re To Integrate a Large Percentage of Renewable Energy Read More »
I just got off the phone with Fred Walti, the Executive Director of the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator, a terrific non-profit whose purpose is to foster the development of cleantech start-ups by offering flexible office space, CEO coaching and mentoring, …
Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator Doing Great Work Read More »
In response to my rant on New Jersey’s decision to put tiny installations of solar photovoltaics atop 175,000 power poles, at a cost of $200 million, senior energy analyst Glenn Doty writes: The LCOE (levelized cost of energy) gets really …
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Click Here for the ALTERNATIVE FINANCING GUIDE. Lindsay Oliver writes: I did my best to make this guide a no-nonsense informative read, one that will keep you awake while you read it all. Just because I am giving this to …
I wrote recently that it’s possible Lisa Jackson is stepping down from her position as administrator of the EPA because of the imminent approval of the Keystone XL pipeline. In response, frequent commenter Larry Lemmert notes: (What will happen) if …
Pragmatically, Environmentalism Means Dealing with China's Emissions Read More »
Here’s a blurb on New Jersey’s project to install solar PV panels on 175,000 of its power poles. Why fuss with roof-top solar when you can use pole-tops instead? New Jersey’s Public Service Electric & Gas will soon conclude the installation …
Once the stuff of a marginalized green movement, these days the word “sustainability” is just about everywhere you look. This is particularly true in marketing materials for agriculture businesses, in a hurry to out-green one another. But sustainable farming doesn’t …
From Guest Blogger Luke Clum: Sustainability Isn't Just About the Environment Read More »
In terms of the energy crisis, the States have had several controversies regarding natural gas for most parts of the year 2012. Politicians have been arguing about how to properly harvest natural gas as well as how the country can …
From Guest Blogger Jess Greenberg: Natural Gas on 2012 – What's Next on 2013? Read More »
I wrote last week that I had no idea why Lisa Jackson would resign her position as administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, other than simply running out of strength from a 24/7 bombardment from certain business interests that …
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson and the Keystone XL Pipeline Read More »
The people at ACORE, the American Council on Renewable Energy totally “get it.” Below is a reprint of part of their piece, “Renewable Energy Industry Achievements for 2012.” In case it’s not obvious, the operative word here is “industry.” ACORE …
Renewable Energy "Industry" Achievements for 2012 Read More »
