“…but no one does anything about it” is lame humor, especially because it seems so obviously true. The apparent truth of that sentiment reflects the huge scale of the problem, but also the fact that all of the “action” seems
Myth Busters at the Wall Street Journal?
Statements like these are practically gospel on the Wall Street Journal’s editorial pages: Renewables Are an Insignificant Source of Power Renewables Are Too Expensive Variability Dooms Renewable Energy Cheap Natural Gas Is the Enemy of Renewable Energy So it’s stunning
Positive trends in US Energy Use – the Big Picture
The US Energy Flow infographic, at right, is one of the most powerful single images for understanding energy use in the US economy. It has been a staple on my web site for several years, and I use it to
Does it cost less to run an electric vehicle?
Anyone considering the purchase of an all-electric vehicle is faced with a number of questions, but one in particular is unfortunately much harder to answer than it should be – the comparative cost of running an electric versus a gas
Run far, run fast – solar PV in Massachusetts
In early May, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick was joined by members of his administration, legislators and industry representatives to announce that Massachusetts had reached its goal of installing 250 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. The achievement is significant, but