My posts wind up (somehow) on Cleantechies Blog, where David Repka saw my article: In Renewable Energy, Things May Not Be What They Seem and commented: The greatest point of frustration is the lack of certainty and clear, coordinated, cohesive, …
Tag: Renewable Energy
Use of Water in Generating Electricity
Those of us trying to make sense of the validity of renewables versus fossil fuels are forced to deal with many different parameters. For instance, we often talk about the externalities of coal, i.e., the cost factors that are not …
Taking Our Clean Energy Message to the Hills
I just got back from a fairly vigorous seven-mile hike my 2GreenEnergy financial adviser. This time we did Gaviota Peak, absolutely stunning, overlooking the deep blue Pacific. The hike had about 2200 feet of altitude gain, which may not impress you …
A Clean Energy Idea At an Impasse
Lest you think that I spend 100% of my work time productively, I provide you this discussion: Reader: I’m trying to raise money to get a patent on a clean energy idea. Craig: What is your idea? Reader: It’s …
In Renewable Energy, Things May Not Be What They Seem
I subscribe to a great number of free online newsletters that cover cleantech at a fairly broad level, and though I certainly don’t read every word, I do glance through them. If you have a spare minute, I would ask …
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Safety and Resilience: Side Benefits of Renewable Energy
Here’s an article that makes an important but normally overlooked point: renewable energy systems are generally far less susceptible to storms, earthquakes, and other natural (or man-made) disasters than fossil fuel or nuclear plants. This is largely due to the …
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A Young Man in Australia Writes on Clean Energy
One of the most enjoyable aspects of my work week is helping in the education of young people. I love helping my own two kids with their homework, I serve as a tutor to students in the local community, and, …
Energy Conference in The Netherlands Uses The Term "Breakthrough" In a BIG Way
One of my colleagues is speaking at the Breakthrough Energy Conference in The Netherlands in a couple of weeks. When I spoke with him earlier today, I asked him what “breakthrough energy” means in this context, thinking that it must …
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Is Clean Energy a Job Killer?
Though it’s categorically false, we hear constantly that clean energy and a vibrant economy are mutually exclusive. Here’s a short but terrific video that clarifies this nicely.
The Internet Is Changing Our Lives
Here’s a cool article on the extent to which the Internet is changing our lives by helping us increase the value of the things we use on a minute-to-minute basis. It’s funny; we can have Internet-controlled junk drawers and driverless …
