I just finished editing the last interview transcript for my current book project, “Renewable Energy – Following the Money,” which I conducted with Jerry Taylor of the Cato Institute. Jerry is brilliant, and he’s perfected his ability to articulate his …
U.S. Navy Says Climate Change Represents Near-Term Threat Read More »
Here’s a good discussion of what I call the “no free lunch” theory of renewable energy: everything we do, whether it’s solar, wind, hydrokinetics, etc., comes with a non-negligible ecological cost. The issue, obviously, is objectively identifying all costs – …
In my first conversation with Bridge Energy Group’s Director of Regulatory Strategy and Compliance David O’Brien, which took place by phone a few weeks ago, I became instantly aware that I was speaking with a true energy pragmatist. I could …
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I’m looking forward to today’s meeting with David O’Brien, Bridge Energy Group’s Director of Regulatory Strategy and Compliance. With his permission, I will record the discussion and squeeze it into my current book project, “Renewable Energy – Following the Money.” …
The Way We Regulate Electrical Power Utilities Stifles Innovation Read More »
There are a few reasons why I recommend this article on energy efficiency by my young friend Stephen Lacey. 1) I can’t think of anyone whose observations I regard as more astute than Stephen’s. I’ve known him for about four …
Here’s a terrific 6-minute-long documentary that Joe Romm’s team at Climate Progress put together, presenting the environmental dangers associated with drilling for oil in the Arctic. Now that Shell is going to be leading the way, it may be good …
Shell's Drilling for Oil in the Arctic Presents Huge Environmental Dangers Read More »
I’m out of town for the holidays, but I’ll maintain some level of posts through the next week. I also wanted to mention that my current book project, “Renewable Energy – Following the Money,” is a bit behind schedule, but should …
“Renewable Energy – Following the Money” – Back on Track Read More »
My friend and colleague Vijay Rochlani, one of our 2GreenEnergy Associates, was instrumental in arranging the interview I conducted last week (for my third book: “Renewable Energy — Following the Money“) with Dr. Raj Pachauri. To my shame, I had …
I’m so glad I took advantage of today’s opportunity to interview Dr. Rajendra Pachauri, Nobel Prize winning climate scientist and chairman of the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change). At several points in the conversation, I was reminded of my discussions …
Speaking with Dr. Rajendra Pachauri on Climate Change and Renewable Energy Read More »
I had the pleasure to interview the president of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) for my next book project (“Renewable Energy – Following the Money”) just now. Dennis McGinn (pictured here, second from left) is a retired vice admiral …
Renewable Energy and Fossil Fuels – a Clash of the Titans Read More »
