Living here in the U.S., it’s easy to think that the rest of the world shares our state of delusion with respect to climate disruption, ocean acidification, loss of biodiversity, and the many other environmental catastrophes that are unfolding all …
If You Want Some Good News in the Renewable Energy Arena, Look to Norway Read More »
A young lady who served one of our famous internships here at 2GreenEnergy (and did a fabulous job, btw) wrote me this morning, asking for answers to two questions: Hello Mr. Shields. I had a question for you that I …
2GreenEnergy Intern Poses Questions on Organic Food, Climate Disruption Read More »
Here’s a report that’s music to my ears; it begins: Investment bank UBS just released a report claiming centralized fossil-fuel power plants could soon be obsolete. The precipitating factors? Solar power, energy storage and electric vehicles. Looks like I’m not …
Investment Bank UBS: Fossil-Fuel-Based Power Plants To Become Obsolete Read More »
It’s always nice to hear about breakthroughs that bring us closer to the point at which energy storage solutions are cost-effective and problem-free. Here’s an article on an exciting new technology coming out of Cornell University to address what has …
Good News in Energy Storage — Advancement in Lithium Ion Batteries Read More »
I thought you might be interested in a conversation I’m having with a friend about my new book project. I began: I’m thinking of writing another book—this one rather exuberant in its tone. I believe that we’re poised at the …
My Next Book, In Which I Plan to Wax Euphoric on Renewable Energy Read More »
Jesse Berst of Smart Grid News fame is one of the good guys. He’s smart, level-headed, and always working hard to improve the industry overall. In this article on PNM, the power utility that serves New Mexico, Jesse points out …
Good news from the State of New York. These people appear to be in the process of addressing an issue that’s absolutely crucial to a migration to renewable energy; they’re contemplating a wholesale rethinking of the way they regulate their …
Celebrating Change in the Way We Regulate the Power Utilities Read More »
Lots of folks comment on the imperative to “get off the grid,” and I certainly understand that. I’m reminded of a young man who wrote to us shortly after 2GreenEnergy opened in 2009 who was so torqued with Pacific Gas and …
In his discussion of my recent post on the need for a sane energy policy, Marc Vendetti comments on the importance of energy storage: One of the larger impediments to renewables being viewed as a complete replacement for fossils….is storage. …
A friend sent me this story about his local (Philadelphia) region: “Offshore Wind Farm Rejected in New Jersey.” Rightfully, he’s dismayed. The analysis here shows how flawed our whole approach is to providing energy to businesses and consumers. The whole …
