Author: craigshields

In the last two days, I’ve written a couple of pieces on the presidential debates here in the U.S., and so my head’s been caught up in the subject of the psyche of the American voter.  Of course, the rest …

Voters Weigh In On Energy and the Environment — ZZZzzzzzz Read More »

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Here’s a conversation I’m having with the friend who suggested that I write my “Open Letter on Energy to Mr. Obama.” Craig:  I took your excellent advice.  Here you go:  http://2greenenergy.com/an-open-letter/32059/. Friend:  Excellent. Well done! Craig:  Thanks.  As you know, …

Conversation on Open Letter on Energy to Mr. Obama Read More »

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After Wednesday night’s debate, I became one of literally millions wishing to give U.S. President Barack Obama advice, and, for that reason, I certainly do not believe that what I’m about to write has any particular importance. Having said that, …

An Open Letter on Energy to Mr. Obama Read More »

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Yesterday started with a drive south to visit my friend, WindStream CEO Dan Bates.  WindStream is one of the very few micro-wind products that I favor, in that it appears that they have come across one of the very few …

Micro-wind, the Water-Energy Nexus, and High-efficiency Electric Motors Read More »

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A friend writes: Is it only my imagination, or did Obama fail to defend body blows on clean energy last night? I thought he gave a horrible performance on energy issues! Very, very weak. Are you planning to comment on …

Obama and Romney Sidestep Energy Read More »

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Here’s a two-minute interview with Steve Jobs in which he tells you that you can be a greater person and live a more dynamic life than the world around you would have you believe.  That’s profoundly beautiful, and completely true.

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In response to my piece calling for an energy policy in the U.S., frequent commenter Dr. James Gover, author, speaker, and professor of electrical engineering at Kettering University, made a few interesting points, for which I thank him: 1) In …

In Favor of a U.S. Energy Policy Read More »

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Perhaps I should clarify what I mean when I write that the U.S. should have an energy policy; maybe an example would serve.  Here’s one: Finland just announced their plan to phase out coal and retire it completely by 2025. …

Why Can’t the U.S. Have an Energy Policy? Read More »

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People often ask me to tell them what’s happening in the energy world in an abbreviated form.  That’s not particularly easy, as there are many forces at work right now that are pushing in two different directions at the same …

Powerful Forces Are Both Pushing and Pulling Renewable Energy Read More »

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Sunny Florida has sufficient sunshine to power 20 million homes. Florida Gov. Rick Scott (R) when campaigning vowed to create 700,000 jobs. Upon election, he axed programs that centered on renewable energy. The Sunshine State now ranks dead last in …

From Guest Blogger Walter Feuchs: Clean Energy and Job Growth Read More »

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