Category: Renewables – Politics

Many of us have noted with some frustration that the US government has been conspicuously inactive in laying out a migration path to renewable energy. Some have noted that the lack of a federal renewable portfolio standard (RPS) or national …

US Government — Why So Conspicuously Absent in Renewables? Read More »

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I can’t say that I make a serious attempt to follow the politics of Great Britain — even as they apply to the energy sector — but I do check out BusinessGreen periodically. It’s really a wonderful source of information. …

Energy — As Politically Sensitive in the UK As It Is in the US Read More »

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I’m aware that the vast majority of those reading this do not live in the state of California, USA – and thus have no reason to want to understand “Proposition 16” as it exists on our June ballot. Why then …

Power Utilities and the Democratic Process Read More »

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When I was back East earlier in the week, I had the opportunity to speak with Bill Paul on a great number of interesting topics related to our renewable energy field. I happened to mention that the public attitude that …

Global Climate Change and Apathy – Crisis Fatigue? Read More »

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I try to be judicious in my blogging about the politics associated with renewables, mindful that taking sides can alienate certain people. But guest blogger Cameron Atwood brings up something in response to my piece on Campaign Finance Reform that …

Don't Look for a Level Playing Field for Renewables Before Radical Campaign Finance Reform Read More »

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Curt writes: … Though I have my political opinions, which (thankfully) have evolved over the years – I’m more interested in not knowing the political opinions of people as it can create tension in progressing together towards a common cause …

Personal Politics and Renewable Energy Read More »

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Andrew, very smart fellow, writes: So Craig, it sounds like you are starting to believe that the “big” corporations (at least some of the automotive OEMS and utilities) are not actually devils. If that is correct — welcome to the …

Renewable Energy Double Standard? Read More »

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Many of us were saddened to hear of the retirement of US Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens. In no way am I qualified to comment on the breadth of his career and the numerous positions he took on the …

So Long, John Paul Stevens Read More »

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[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V9vAu4oqI0&w=445&h=364] Craig Shields, former Libertarian, speaks on the role of government should play in energy policy, citing the need for a level playing field for renewable energy.

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[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMAuCBfz9tM&w=445&h=364] On behalf of 2GreenEnergy, Craig Shields speaks on the Energy Industry, and the changes in perspective that are required if we’re to have a sustainable energy policy.

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