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Here’s Part Two of the interview that EVWorld editor Bill Moore conducted with me shortly after Renewable Energy – Facts and Fantasies was published last year.  In the course of the discussion, he asked me to provide my high-level impression …

EV World Editor Bill Moore Speaks with Craig Shields – Part Two Read More »

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I was giving a speech earlier this month about Energy Security, and while preparing the speech came upon some stark realizations about electrical generation in the US: 1) Solar is equivalent to an insignificant rounding error for electrical generation in …

By Guest-Blogger Don: Wanted, People Who Can Grow a Company by 8% (per month) Read More »

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I’m down in Los Angeles for a series of meetings tomorrow, one of which I’ll conduct at the Huntington Library, where, for the princely sum of a $120 per year membership, I get unlimited visits during which I can bring …

Talking Renewable Energy at the Huntington Library Read More »

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The response to my request for more cleantech business plans has taken me to some fantastically interesting places, as I knew it would. Here’s Smarter Flush, a consumer product I really love. For $19.95 and an investment of 10 minutes …

Cutting-Edge Consumer Product Conserves Huge Quantities of Water Read More »

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Mankind is literally at an energy crossroads.  He has just about half depleted his fossil fuel reserves, and while half does not sound bad, his present rate of consumption is higher than ever.  What that means is while his supply …

By Guest-Blogger Dragmit: A FINAL PLANET WIDE SOLUTION TO RENEWABLE ENERGY Read More »

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I’ve been preparing to make a few videos for newcomers to the subject of clean energy that answer basic questions on renewable energy, fossil fuels, nuclear energy, and the energy-related challenges we face.  I’ll be recording a series of short …

Energy Videos for Newcomers Read More »

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Many years ago I donated 90% or so of my neckties to charity as I almost never wear  one anymore.  But I’m glad I didn’t get rid of them all, as here I had a rare opportunity a couple of …

Talking Renewable Energy on “Getting Your Money’s Worth” Read More »

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For those of you who, like me, watch very little commercial news television, here’s a sample of reporting to consumers on the energy industry. This happens to concern Solyndra – a debacle that’s thrown a cold swimming pool of water …

Should Government Pick Winners and Losers in Energy Technology? Read More »

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Do you want to use alternative energy in your home or office? Non-renewable energy sources are causing a world of trouble for the world. Their amount is limited. Their emission of carbon into the sky is sky-high. Their cost is …

From Guest-blogger Mirsad Hasic — Clever Ways to Save Money with Alternative Energy Read More »

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A significant part of the stimulus money from the Department of Energy has enabled homeowners to perform extremely cost-effective retrofits for energy efficiency. A lovely and articulate spokesperson from Energy Upgrade California I met at the AltCarExpo in Santa Monica …

Stimulus Funding Continues to Help Homeowners Cut Energy Costs, Lower Environmental Impact Read More »

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