Tag: Wind Energy

I didn’t create Renewable Energy — Facts and Fantasies with the aspirations of becoming the J.K. Rowling of clean energy. I honestly just wanted to have a book that answered people’s questions about a certain subject – albeit it an …

Promoting "Renewable Energy — Facts and Fantasies" — What Might This Be Like? Read More »

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Geothermal energy is a renewable, plentiful, clean and essentially limitless source of energy that can use a variety of applications. Geothermal is defined simply as heat from the earth. It tends to get less attention than wind, solar, and biofuels, …

[The Vector] Let's Talk Geothermal: Industry Stats and Jobs Read More »

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Fifty-eight percent (58%) of U.S. voters think finding new sources of energy is more important than reducing current energy consumption. And sixty percent (60%) think investing in renewable energy sources like solar, wind and wave energy is a better long-term …

[The Vector] Two Polls Reveal Energy Leanings Read More »

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Rice University in Houston, Texas announced the creating of a clean energy think tank. It will study and strategize environmentally sound policies for current and for new energy sources. James Tour is heading up the collaboration. He is a Rice …

[The Vector] Rice University Creates Green Carbon Center Read More »

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Education construction jobs represent about 27 percent of all construction in the U.S. Despite a lagging economy, hundreds of millions of dollars are making their way into green school upgrades and new construction. Some $14 billion will be spent in …

Greener Schools as Well as Jobs Read More »

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There are a few weapons in my arsenel as an advocate for renewables, and one of them is a fairly comprehensive calendar of events.  I use it primarily to schedule travel, trying, as I have all my adult life, to …

Clean Energy: We Sure Are Good At Talking About It Read More »

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I’ve been preparing for my upcoming interview with Bob Pollin, Economics Professor at UMass Amherst, as the basis for my next book – this one on Clean Energy Job Creation. Here’s a list of questions I hope to cover. Please …

Interview with Bob Pollin for My Book on Clean Energy Job Creation Read More »

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The US government’s stimulus package will double the country’s renewable energy capacity by 2012 (from 28.8 GW from renewable energy in 2008 to 57.6 GW) , according to a White House progress report launched by Vice President Joe Biden towards …

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Americans used 4.5% less energy during 2009 than they did in 2008, while wind power generation jumped a dramatic 37.25% last year, according to a recent report released by the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Natural gas use declined, while solar, hydro …

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It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Hermann Scheer, a man who will always be remembered for his incredible vision — and effectiveness — with respect to the deployment of renewables.  Through his tireless work over 30 …

Hermann Scheer — Heavyweight Champion of Renewables Read More »

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