Below is a picture I took yesterday at the American Wind Energy Association’s annual WindPower expo in Anaheim (just south of Los Angeles), CA, suggesting something very important about the renewable energy industry at this nascent point in its development: it is driven largely by the laws we make at the state level that restrict the damage we inflict our health and our environment. (more…)
I have a strange and wonderful emotional reaction whenever I attend the huge conferences for solar and wind. At yesterday’s ginormous WindPower 2017 event, for instance, I could feel my chest swelling with pride as I walked around the main floor, immersed in an ever-expanding sea of product innovation that is leading to a clean energy future of all humankind. (more…)
In response to my recent piece calling for an end to subsidies for the oil companies, senior energy analyst Glenn Doty writes: Actually, while the oil subsidies – like the renewable subsidies – are terribly structured, they are defensible. Right now we live in a society that CANNOT withstand an oil shortage. We cannot. (more…)
Climate change is a very real threat that is going to change the way we all live in the coming decades. While most workers (except perhaps engineers) don’t have the resources to address climate change on an international scale, every business can make small changes that will have a major impact on their local environment. (more…)
As a homeowner, you’ve probably realized how devastating your monthly energy bill can be, especially during the summer months. Nowadays, when energy-efficiency is the way to go, you’re probably left asking yourself what is the most cost-effective way to make upgrades to your home without putting a serious dent in your budget. (more…)
Compost, the ‘’black gold’’ of the lawns and gardens, is a simple example of how nature brilliantly works. Recycling is a most natural process, and Mother Earth has been doing it for millions of years before men began with the same practice. Whether you have a garden or simple flowerpots at your place, making your own compost will make soil healthier and plants will thrive. (more…)
Yesterday, I attended the Energy Independence Day festival at Waste Oil Recyclers location. It was very nice and well attended with food and music. I was there to give information about the various waste heat exchangers I offer to reduce energy usage. About a half dozen people immediately understood the value of these items. Still, as much as people understand the value of these products, I will probably not hear from them for reasons I do not understand. (more…)
Donald Trump’s dwindling support base clings tight to the notion that the president’s policies will bring back jobs into the rust-belt, even though the spokespeople for the dinosaur industries (like coal) have consistently cautioned that this is impossible. At the same time, Trump’s cutting the federal budget for the development of renewable energy is putting American interests far behind in the global push in this increasingly important direction. (more…)
With the rise in energy costs year after year, it’s no wonder why homeowners are looking for ways to save on their monthly energy bill. Whether you’re taking these measures to the extremes or just trying to take small, precautionary steps to become more eco-conscious, it’s a win-win for both your wallet and the environment.
Take a look at the following green energy solutions so you cand find ways to start saving money on your energy bill while also becoming a more eco-conscious citizen. (more…)
As suggested in the graphic here, the answer is, in a word: corruption.
In addition to universal healthcare, the same case could be made for anything else that people generally want that doesn’t directly serve corporate interests: renewable energy, quality public schools, social programs that help keep kids out of prison, etc.
Until we overturn Citizens United, and restore democracy to “We the People,” our Congress will serve the needs of their corporate paymasters.
