Tag: public sector

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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Guest Blogger Geoff Nicholson writes: I’d like to comment on your recent post about public sector support of renewables.  I spent the better part of my aerospace career in R&D. My experience was that private entities couldn’t plan for longer …

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Frequent commentor and all-around smart guy Larry Lemmert writes: I whole-heartedly believe (that it’s business that’s causing the rapid migration to renewables) and for that reason, the role of government should be limited to cheerleader on the side-lines, offering only …

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I met John Gurrola at the Sonoma County Fair yesterday, who told me how thrilled he was to be in the solar energy business. “I’ve been in sales and marketing for years, and these are the most exciting times of …

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