I cannot blame the utility company for looking at renewable energy and the lower profits caused by the availability of cheap fossil fuels. But of course, the cost of fossil fuels is not real. We still, and I know that I have been on my soapbox about this for some time, provide obscene levels of […]
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities has taken a step forward in solving a major concern with regard to renewable energy. Storage = consistency of power. As we move forward in the area of energy storage, we continue to allow for our evolution away from fossil fuels. The grants are a great step forward. […]
Duke Energy is finally charged for illegally dumping millions of gallons of toxic coal ash into the Dan River of North Carolina. Unfortunately, this is being filed as a misdemeanor. I wonder why the law does not make this a felony? Well, that is beyond my pay grade… But, when I have debates about renewable […]
Recently, I was involved in a debate on federal subsidies for the renewable energy industry. The claim was that the use of subsidies for renewables is a waste of money and that renewable energy should stand on its own against oil, gas and nuclear. First, let’s understand that a subsidy is any action by the […]
I have begun reading “Green Illusions” by Ozzie Zehner and I have to say, it is about time that this type of book has been published. Now let me be clear. I am a strong advocate of alternative and renewable energy. However, I have had questions about renewable energy since my earliest days of teaching […]