Tag: clean energy

I’m not an advocate of war as a means of resolving disputes among nations, and I think the world would be a better place had we taken Dwight Eisenhower’s advice and not created the “military industrial complex” that he so …

U.S. Military Cuts Through the Politics of Clean Energy Read More »

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Here’s an op-ed by former New Mexico governor Bill Richardson that makes a number of excellent points about renewable energy and job creation.  Obviously, there’s nothing wrong with that; we’re all concerned with jobs and the economy, and Richardson does …

Renewable Energy and Job Creation Read More »

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Here’s an email conversation I just had with a friend: Friend: Per the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, sunlight is the most abundant source of potential energy on the planet. If harnessed properly, sunlight could easily exceed current and future …

How Much Energy Does the Earth Receive From the Sun? Read More »

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Eric McAfee is an entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and philanthropist, founding and funding companies in renewable energy, oil and gas, agriculture, networking devices and enterprise software.  Given that level of success, I tried to absorb every word of his talk at …

Cleantech Startups Need Big Brothers Read More »

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When I added Langton Makoni to my LinkedIn network, he wrote: Thanks for the add. I have been following 2GreenEnergy for a while now. I must say, the expansive pool of vital information you provide has greatly assisted us in …

Renewable Energy Franchise Network Partnership Program Read More »

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I’m looking forward to attending the Renewable Energy Finance Forum, a biannual event put on by the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) this Thursday and Friday. Great content, and a magnificent “networking” opportunity, as I’m constantly looking for the …

2012 Renewable Energy Finance Forum in San Francisco Read More »

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2GreenEnergy co-founder George Alger and I are in the process of making a five-minute video on “Ethics and Energy” to be entered in a contest later in the year.  As we currently contemplate the project, the video will feature me …

Film Project: Energy and Ethics Read More »

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In this economy, nothing seems settled anymore. If you are even the slightest bit unhappy in your current profession, or you haven’t yet settled on one yet, then never fear: there are options available to you. Set about putting your …

From Guest Blogger Richard Miller: How to Start a Career in Renewable Energy Read More »

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When I signed my daughter up to take the SATs, the organization that administers the test asked if I wanted to receive, via email, the “SAT Question of the Day.”  I eagerly agreed.  I love little quizzes, and I look …

SAT Question Stimulates Thoughts on Oil Dependence Read More »

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Here’s this month’s webinar, in which I interviewed my friend and colleague Andy Lower, Executive Director of The Eleos Foundation. I called the webinar “Eco-Capitalism,” as Eleos makes significant, carefully placed investments, focused on enabling entrepreneurs in developing countries to …

Eco-Capitalism Aims at Sustainability in Developing Countries Read More »

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