Here’s an article that summarizes a recent presentation on energy trends conducted by Pulitzer prize-winning author and energy analyst Daniel Yergin. About a year ago, I saw Yergin present at the University of California at Santa Barbara, and I appreciate …
Daniel Yergin’s Talks on the Major Trends in Energy Leave an Elephant in the Room Read More »
Apparently, comedian Bill Maher (pictured here) plans to use his talents and stature as a celebrity to identify and remove “the worst member of Congress.” Though there are dozens of excellent candidates, I suppose I would nominate Jim Inhofe, (R, …
Our planet faces huge challenges, mostly created by individuals who are profoundly disturbed in terms of their so-called “moral compasses.” Here’s a story about those who slaughter elephants and rhinoceros who kill their victims – and any humans who happen to …
Poachers of Elephants and Rhinoceros Are Not Good People – But They’re Not Alone Read More »
Here’s an author who believes that the U.S., with its appalling failure to establish an energy policy, is squandering its energy resources — and he’s 100% correct. A good example he raises is natural gas (not that I favor his approach). If …
Here’s a wonderful article that explains how smart grid and the adoption of electric vehicles really depend upon one another. Like so many of the other things we cover here on a daily basis, the question isn’t “Are we going …
Smart Grid and Electric Vehicles Fit Together Hand In Glove Read More »
Here’s an article that reminds us that every day, we see more evidence of the fact that divestment campaigns, i.e., the drive to get institutional investors to divest their holdings in fossil fuel companies, are gaining strength. Though it’s hard …
Institutional Investors Divesting Holdings in Fossil Fuels Read More »
It’s hard to know what to make of this week’s unanimous Senate vote, confirming Ernie Moniz as the new U.S. Energy Secretary, replacing the outgoing Steven Chu. If you’re a fan of a sustainable energy policy, it’s certainly not a …
Ernie Moniz To Lead the U.S. Department of Energy Read More »
I want to thank the many people who have helped 2GreenEnergy along the way in our attempts to popularize the site. Though we have a great deal further to go, we’ve come a long way, and I’m grateful for all …
Infographics in the Energy Space Can Drive Social Media Frenzies Read More »
I’m not sure how people in the wind industry react to news like this concerning the Production Tax Credit (PTC); I guess it’s hard to look a gift horse in the mouth. Personally, I find the continuing flip-flopping of incentives …
I spend a fair amount of time writing about how the vested interests in energy (e.g., the oil companies), keep bad ideas in place (e.g., extracting and burning petroleum), at the expense of good ideas (e.g., renewables). But there is, …
