Talking Renewable Energy on Liberty Watch Radio
As I was telling my mother on the phone last night, a spate of conservative radio talk show hosts seem to have come across me as an interview subject, eager to grill me for the entertainment of the audiences. I don’t have a problem with this whatsoever; I don’t mind a lively discussion at all, even if it gets contentious.
Most opponents of clean energy erroneously claim that, because the levelized cost of renewable energy is above that of coal, a big, intrusive government forcing clean energy down our throats is the only way to make it happen. In truth, I support a free market approach to the selection of energy resources. (more…)
I’m not sure I made too many new friends on the talk radio show I did this morning on a politically conservative AM station in Arizona – a red state if there ever were one. I mentioned that the U.S. is mixed in terms of environmental sensibilities, but that many other places on Earth, e.g., Europe, really “get this.” 
I was happy to be a guest on 
Here’s a terrific video on the 
The second that electric cars started showing up on dealer lots, people took to the Internet and started sharing different stories and myths about the electric car. While some of these myths may be a little more grounded in truth than others, it’s clear that a great deal of hyperbole and (indeed) even some hysteria have surrounded this mode of transportation. Subsequently, it’s way past time to debunk a few of these myths. 
Small world. I’m a member of a tiny, local club: The Savvy Investors of Santa Barbara. We have no more than 20 people at our monthly meetings, and take turns doing talks on our areas of expertise. What are the odds that next week’s speaker would also be in sustainable energy policy?
Here’s a comment on a post I just read from a fellow named Grant Schreiber that struck me, as it addresses my oft-made point about the issues of population growth and sustainability. He writes:
Although the news may be filled with headlines about solar energy, solar incentives, and the benefits of going solar, many homeowners still have lots of questions about solar power, how it works, and the cost of its installation. Solar is an ideal way to power your home. Once you understand how this form of energy works and how it can save you money while providing reliable electricity, you’ll want to make the switch to solar energy. In addition, solar is a clean energy that is as good for your home as it is for the environment. 
