Frequent commenter Larry Lemmert writes: It makes sense to replace some things before they quit working. Computers, light bulbs, water heaters and power plants of all kinds come to mind. At what point should a newer technology replace a functioning …
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The Migration From Fossil Fuels
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Electric Vehicles and Coal-Fired Power Plants
On my piece on EVs earlier today, my friend Tom Konrad of AltEnergyStocks.com writes: Given the extra demand from a large number of EVs, how will the utilities supply the extra power? (This could be anything, not just renewables or …
Conversation on Open Letter on Energy to Mr. Obama
Here’s a conversation I’m having with the friend who suggested that I write my “Open Letter on Energy to Mr. Obama.” Craig: I took your excellent advice. Here you go: http://2greenenergy.com/an-open-letter/32059/. Friend: Excellent. Well done! Craig: Thanks. As you know, …
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Global Climate Change — Framing the Conversation
I had a chat with a friend the other day on the likely future for humankind vis-à-vis global climate change. He asked, “What do you think it will take, Craig, for us to muster the will to do something? If …
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Biomass Waste-To-Energy Solutions in France
Late last night I was on a Skype call with a friend, a clean energy aficionado based in Central France. He went on at length about some of the projects he’s pursuing, several of which are various types of pyrolysis …
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This Morning's Radio Show: Clean Energy's Good and Bad Ideas
I was a guest on a radio program this morning on socially responsible investing (SRI), hosted by a very amiable local woman, Robin Eschler. The discussion was quite positive and uplifting overall. How could it have been otherwise? Robin is delightful, …
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Should Government Provide Subsidies for Clean Energy?
On my piece about ARPA-E and government funding for the development of new, speculative technology, Larry Lemmert asks: Why should the taxpayer be funding speculative projects? Why should the taxpayer be the first to take a hit when the speculative …
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From Guest-blogger Adam Barley: Infographic on Energy-Saving Tips
Guest-blogger Adam Barley from the U.K. represents Ebico, a non-profit organization that supplies both gas and electricity to households across Britain, and offers some handy and informative energy-saving tips. Here is an infographic on energy efficiency and conservation that readers …
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Energy Efficiency, Conservation, and Renewables — Good Ideas Regardless of How They're Received
It’s the birthday of journalist and activist Jonathan Kozol, a teacher in Boston, who wrote largely on his experiences with school segregation and institutionalized racism. I had an extremely progressive English teacher my junior year in high school who guided …
From Guest Blogger Mathias: Combining Green Roofs and Solar Panels for Improved Efficiency
Green roofs are engineered vegetated roofing systems where plants and soil have replaced, or been put on top of, traditional concrete, roof tiles or shingles. The breathing living roofs provide numerous benefits to buildings including protection against stormwater runoff, conservation …
