In a recent post I mentioned that one of the central problems with our dependence on oil (of which we have very little domestically) is that our borrowing $1 billion per day to buy it from foreign governments empowers our …
Category: Renewables – Politics
Spokesperson from “Move To Amend” on Clean Energy Radio
I just conducted another in a series of radio shows that I bang out weekly under the name Clean Energy Radio. One of our “charters” is untangling the issue: If we all know that clean energy is vitally important, if …
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Obama Fails To Redeem Self on Clean Energy — But Man, Doesn’t He Speak Well?
I’m incredibly moved by acts – or even words – of brilliance. And that’s why, as saddened as I am that Obama has disappointed so many of the progressives who brought him to power, I believe that all Americans should …
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[The Vector] Renewable Energy News from Washington: Bipartisan Policy Center and New Energy Project
In light of the vitriol and partisan game-playing in Washington that seems to stall decision making, perhaps a bipartisan group can make an impact on the energy discussion? A think-tank established by former Senate Majority Leaders Howard Baker, Tom Daschle, …
[The Vector] Energy Policy and Obama
“We’ve run into the same political gridlock and inertia that’s held us back for decades. That has to change,” said President Obama in his speech on March 30th, 2011. He seems to have finally turned his attention to energy, but …
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Progressive/Activist Groups in the Renewable Energy Space
I haven’t spent too much time covering the many progressive/activist groups in the renewable energy space. But it’s worth noting that Power Shift 2011 was successful in organizing more than 10,000 people who converged in Washington, DC, this past week. …
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Washington DC and Reflections on Energy Policy
Visits to Washington DC are bittersweet for me. I deeply enjoy the rich sense of freedom, justice, and opportunity that are the core values on which our great country is based. But there are constant reminders that the mechanics of …
Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission: No Friend To Clean Energy — Or Anything That Threatens Vested Interests
Here’s a slight digression from our normal chat: the pending legislation that would essentially end the use of non-drug remedies as cures for diseases. Referred to by opponents as “criminalizing nature,” the laws will force Europe’s population to obtain a …
2GreenEnergy Associate Bruce Allen Advising Congressmen on Energy Policy
2GreenEnergy Associate Bruce Allen spends a great deal of time in Washington D.C., advising Congressmen on energy policy. Recently, when he told me his clients included people “at the highest levels of government,” I asked the natural question: “Oh really …
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Clean Air Act Under Attack in the US Senate
To the surprise of no one, The Clean Air Act is under siege in the Senate. Fortunately, four amendments attacking our clean air each failed to get the required 60 votes to pass in yesterday’s sessions. But I was a …
