As I’ve noted in numerous posts, it is clear to me that the political aspects of renewable energy are far more important than the science in actually making this happen. I just had a phone conversation with a friend in …
Author: Craig Shields
Renewables Vs. Coal – Can't We All Just Get Along?
Frequent contributor Sonny Carri wrote a long and eloquent comment about the coal industry, which I summarize here: Let’s work to get them on board, not be an adversary. Change requires coming together, not schism. Very thoughtful stuff as always, …
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Another AltCarExpo in the Books
I functioned as the moderator of the “Charging Infrastructure” panel before a full and enthusiastic audience at the 4th annual AltCarExpo last Friday, October 2nd. For the first hour, AC Propulsion’s CEO Tom Gage, Plug-In American’s Paul Scott and Clean …
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My Book on Renewables, with Help from Wally Rippel
In preparation for the book I’m writing on renewable energy, which I hope to publish sometime this winter, I’ll be interviewing my colleague and friend Wally Rippel. Readers of “The Three Brass Tacks” will remember Wally’s comments on cold fusion. …
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Guest Blogger Mike Brace on Clean Energy Scalability
Investing in Green Energy – Mike Brace I think that one of the hardest questions we face when considering the technology paths of tomorrow is which one we chose. There are many great, novel and truly workable ideas for …
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Peak Oil – Calling Matt Simmons
I’m hoping that I can get Matthew Simmons to help me with the “peak oil” section of the book I’m writing on Renewable Energy. Though I’ve never met Matt personally, he’s a friend of numerous friends, and I have a …
General Electric Invests in Renewable Energy
The 2GreenEnergy mantra “It’s business” is played out in this interview with General Electric’s Energy Infrastructure CEO John Krenicki on the company’s investment in renewables. As with most such interviews, the content here is extremely broad, general, and at times …
Environmental Stewardship, Art, and Beauty
I intend to make only a minimum of remarks about the ethics of environmental stewardship, for fear of preaching to the choir, as well as offering opinion on a site otherwise devoted to fact. Yet occasionally, experiences call upon me …
AltCarExpo, Santa Monica CA, October 2 – 3
I’ll be moderating the “infrastructure” panel at the AltCarExpo in Santa Monica, CA this Friday. I already feel a warm connection with my panelists that I’m sure will make for a good presentation to the audience when we take the …
Matching Your Brand to Customers’ Self-Expression
As part of my report “25 Tips for Renewable Energy Businesses” I include an idea that I call “Match Your Brand to Customers’ Self-Expression.” I believe that the most fundamental ingredient in successful marketing is understanding your target market’s “self-concept.” Generally, …
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