How Four Great U.S. Presidents Regard the Inauguration
Speaks for itself.
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Transportation Fuel: The Last 120 Years
From my colleague Fred Roeschke:
Very little-known fact about Henry Ford: (more…)
From Guest Blogger Brooke Chaplan: Constructing the Future–Green Building Techniques for Tomorrow
The beginning of civilization occurred after man moved from the caves inhabited by its ancestors to the first human constructed shelters. Building techniques of course have evolved significantly over the hundreds of thousands of years of man’s existence. They also continue to evolve today. With that in mind, below is an overview of some of the exciting building techniques that will shape tomorrow. (more…)
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From Guest Blogger Anica Oaks: Top Four Reasons Why Solar Is Truly a Power Source for the Future
Every year, more and more people make the switch to renewable energy sources like solar power. In the past few years, solar power has seen so much success that most climate scientists believe it’s the best option when thinking about the future. Here are four reasons why solar power is the best source of energy for the future. (more…)
Energy Storage Is Changing the Entire Energy/Transportation Landscape
Here’s a story about two very progressive companies dealing with 21st Century energy: Tesla and Sierra Nevada (a top-notch beer brewery). The essence is that Tesla has installed a fairly large battery storage system, apparently to lower energy costs for their customers by enabling them to purchase off-peak power and use it at on-peak times. In reality, of course, this means much more; it’s an indication of the breadth of Telsa’s commitment to change the entire energy and transportation sector.
Remember: Anybody who bets against Elon Musk is an idiot.
World Reaction to Trump Isn’t Pretty
Those of us in the U.S. who are paying attention understand that most Americans regard our new president with a mixture of hostility and terror. But if you want to see some REAL animus from someone elsewhere on the globe, this three-minute video of a speech from an Irish senator is not to be missed. (more…)
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James Watt and the Unit of Power Named for Him
It’s the birthday of the seminal Scottish chemist and mechanical engineer James Watt, best known for his improvements in the steam engine that provided a considerable boost to the nascent Industrial Revolution in the 18th Century.
Watt’s name, of course, is the most widely used unit of power, which provides the opportunity to say this: If you’re speaking with someone and wondering about his grasp of basic science, an immediate clue is his use/ misuse of the term “Watt.” (more…)
U.S. Political Rhetoric Is All About Jobs, But We’re Ceding 13 Million To China
Here’s a wonderful article that combines what are perhaps the two most important vectors in the world of energy today, at least as far as the U.S. is concerned:
A) 13 million jobs are being created in China because of their enormous commitment to renewable energy. From the article: (more…)
Small Wind Has No Future
I thought I would reproduce a conversation I’m having with an entrepreneur in small wind in the UK:
Entrepreneur: (My company is) based in the UK and UAE has designed an onshore wind turbine (15kW and 50kW) that has a wider wind envelope than all current turbines. With the patented technology, we’re looking for the investment to build two prototypes and to commercialize and market these turbines into the global market. (more…)
How Long Will Trump Be In Power?
Frequent 2GreenEnergy critic writes: “I’m very disturbed (by) your ranting against the President-elect….The US is not some unstable banana republic where presidents are removed from office by coups and unlawful processes.”
Sorry you’re disturbed. (more…)
