In response to a previous piece, AltEnergyStocks analyst Tom Konrad writes: I’m afraid you’re pretty far off on the likely rise in the price of oil. You may be confusing the direct subsidies (relatively small) with the externalities (much larger) …
Effects of Oil Companies’ Subsidies on Gasoline Prices Read More »
Here’s a terrific article by social satirist Scott Adams, who suggests buying stock in companies you hate the most. I’ve been a huge Adams fan for decades, I have to admit that the logic is sound: these companies are run …
Here’s a piece from Kentucky-based consulting engineer and frequent commenter John Robbins, who provides some sobering remarks on the truth behind our current push for renewables. Last week, I was one of 3 teaching a professional seminar about Passivhaus. In …
A Few Sobering Truths About Energy Consumption in the US Read More »
Over the past year or so, I’ve written a few pieces on the levels of job creation that can be expected as we “go green,” i.e., move to greater levels of energy efficiency, renewables, electric transportation, etc. Last week I …
What Levels of Job Creation Will Come from Renewable Energy? Read More »
I wish I had a dollar for every time a cleantech inventor or would-be entrepreneur has asked me about the National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL), and how to engage with them to develop and commercialize technology. Up until recently, I …
NREL’s New Portal Summarizes Opportunities for Collaboration in Cleantech Read More »
I hope you’ll check out the details on “The Clean Energy Onramp” here, and take advantage of our “early-bird discount” (57%), valid until midnight tomorrow. You have my guarantee that you’ll leave the session with a comprehensive understanding of the …
Deepest Discount for “The Clean Energy Onramp” Ends Tomorrow Read More »
The subject of master limited partnerships (MLPs) arose in a session here at the Renewable Energy Finance Forum. MLPs are the perfect vehicle to raise capital for movies – and for oil and gas exploration. Why not renewables? It’s unclear. …
Master Limited Partnerships Should Provide a Push For Renewable Energy Financing Read More »
It’s clear that the abundant supply of (and thus low price of) natural gas presents challenges for the renewable energy industry, just as the artificially low price of gasoline generated by subsidies for the oil companies creates a challenge for …
Natural Gas Prices Present Interesting Challenges for Renewable Energy Read More »
As I’ve mentioned, I’m in New York City for the Renewable Energy Finance Forum. The buzz of the first day here, which comes as no surprise, is the uncertainty that pervades the industry. Though the world market for clean energy …
Just settled into my hotel room here in Manhattan, in time to get a good night’s sleep in preparation for the two-day Renewable Energy Finance Forum at the Waldorf Astoria. These guys do it right. A great line-up of speakers, …
2011 Renewable Energy Finance Forum in New York City Read More »
