There are times I think we’re right around the corner from an aggressive path towards clean energy — and other times when it seems that we’re a million miles away. In response to my piece about Abu Dhabi’s strange decision …
Renewable Energy Brings New Variables to Already Complicated Energy Markets Read More »
Here’s the 2GreenEnergy July survey – this one with a twist: it only applies to people with business aspirations in clean energy and electric transportation. If you’re a hobbyist, an observer, or a fan, that’s absolutely fine, but you’ll want …
How Do Clean Energy Companies Do Business with China? Read More »
Every day we read about the global dominance that China is achieving in cleantech, and wish the US could get on the stick as well. Here’s a link to a wonderful presentation by HSBC that explicates China’s commitment to green …
China’s Commitment to Green Tech: Six Out of Seven Ain’t Bad Read More »
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 »
