Tag: clean energy

I was lucky enough to stay on a magnificent property in Northern California this past weekend, an Italian-style villa made even more spectacular by a rushing river running through it, which bathed my fellow guests and me in what is …

Some Properties Have the Potential for Micro-Hydro Read More »

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A dear friend invited me to go wine tasting this weekend with some of his buddies, and I accepted, even though I’m anything but a connoisseur. Some of the people in the group asked me a few times during our …

Green Energy Goes Looking for an Angle, Without Apparent Success Read More »

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I’m constantly reminding readers that I’m willing to review their business plans for free, and, if I like them, do what I can to help them raise the investment capital they need.  Historically, however, most of these concepts have been …

Some Clean Energy Business Plans Are "Non-Starters" Read More »

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Reader:  Hi Craig.  This is an interesting report from DOE stating that there are over 30,000 potential hydroelectric sites in the US where hydro power could be used with minimal environmental impact as there are already structures in place in the …

A Conversation on Hydrokinetics Read More »

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Here’s a quick note to let you know that we just updated the “Advocate!” page on 2GreenEnergy.  It’s a sad fact that so many people are victims of disinformation campaigns on energy, and thus it’s important to promote a quick …

Myth-Busting on Clean Energy Read More »

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Here’s an article that illustrates Bernie Sanders’ guts and perspicacity when it comes to energy and sustainability.  How a politician survives in today’s poisonous atmosphere without being a “yes-man” to the main power structures in Washington is beyond me.  (But …

When It Comes to Energy and Sustainability, Bernie Sanders Calls ‘Em Like He Sees ‘Em Read More »

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I thought I’d share a conversation with a lady I’ve known for about 30 years, who, each election cycle, does extensive work in researching the issues and the candidates, to bring some level of clarification to (I guess) at least …

The Integrity of the Political Process and Why Our Energy Policy Is Rooted in Fossil Fuels Read More »

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The American voters who are hoping that the cause of clean energy and sustainability will still be alive when the dust clears in November can sleep a bit easier after tonight’s debate.  But it sure was a tragedy to see …

U.S. Politicians Mince Words on Energy Policy Read More »

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Here’s an article on the use of natural gas mated with concentrated solar power (CSP).  The central issue facing CSP is achieving temperatures high enough to minimize thermodynamic heat losses, and, for most configurations, that means coupling the troughs and …

Concentrated Solar Power Mated With Biogas Read More »

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Here’s an important white paper that my friend Tim Kingston just sent me, that frankly, I’m unlikely to read. Say what? It’s on a financial issue, master limited partnerships (MLPs), that I’ve heard plenty about over the last two meetings …

Leveling the Playing Field for Renewable Energy Read More »

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