Some of our frequent commenters like to take me to task for what they call my “idealistic” statements to the effect that our world is right around the corner from affordable, unsubsidized clean energy. Their push-back is understandable, given that …
New Wind and Solar Will Be Cheaper than Existing Coal and Nuclear By the Early 2020s Read More »
Creating an eco-friendly business can be challenging — but green entrepreneurs can now take advantage of support from consumers and government initiatives. Whether your business is directly involved in the green economy — or you just want to reduce the …
From Guest Blogger Dimitris Papadoupolos: Best Locations for a Green Business in the UK Read More »
Question: According to a report in yesterday’s Washington Post, by what percentage is the Trump administration proposing to slash the budget of the Energy Department’s renewable energy and energy efficiency programs?
For centuries we have striven to reach prosperity by developing new solutions and ways of overcoming every obstacle. As a result, we live in a high-tech world where everything is possible and easily accessible. The bigger we get, the faster …
From Guest Blogger Steven Clark: Green Accounting–What It Is and Its Importance Read More »
We all know that coal, at least in the U.S., is on its way out. A coal plant closes here every 22 days; a total of 17 have been decommissioned since Trump took office a little over a year ago.
Depending on whom you ask, corporations generally can have a pretty nasty reputation when it comes to environmental stewardship. And while no one doubts that this is well deserved in many cases, we tend to overlook the incredibly broad and powerful sustainability initiatives that …
Private Sector Not Waiting for a Push from Government To Adopt Renewable Energy Read More »
Question: The Koch brothers spent $20 million to pass the tax reform scam. What’s their ROI, i.e., the annual percent return they’re getting on that $20 million investment? Answer: Can be found at Clean Energy Answers. Relevance: As Bernie Sanders says, “The …
As I mentioned in a post the other day, a presidential administration whose mantra is “jobs!” should not take actions whose main consequence is putting people out of work, At the time, I was referring to the tariff on solar modules …
The Solar Industry Takes a Hit, But It’s Not Alone Read More »
People say that Trump is so impetuous and unpredictable that he’s impossible to deal with. That may be true in certain cases, but certainly not in his energy policy, which is extremely consistent; it’s all about bringing back jobs in …
Trump Desperate To Expand Fossil Fuels–But Here’s Why He’s Failing Read More »
As the old saying goes, “Businesses are like babies: fun to conceive, but hell to deliver.” And in cleantech, there’s an excellent reason this is true, according to best-selling author, business consultant, and investment coordinator, Santa Barbara, CA-based Craig Shields. …
