AltEnToday

As I’m reading through Thomas Friedman’s Hot, Flat, and Crowded, I’m caught by the fact that he’s uttering the same arguments that I’ve heard from many that support the next green energy revolution - it’s time we recognize that pollution and the “common space” is not just a freebie that doesn’t have to be accounted [...]

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The writing on the wall is pretty clear. Alternative energy and our national dependence on foreign oil is a hot button, highly contentious political issue. Between T Boone Pickens’ plan, Al Gore’s “We” campaign, the numerous “coalitions” for clean coal, and the pressure to drill offshore, it’s nearly impossible to turn on the TV and [...]

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Already burdened by high oil prices? Surprise surprise, other energy costs are poised to rise as well. I’ve already reported on the surging costs of heating oil expected this winter, and now reports are coming out that regulated utilities throughout the country are seeking to increase prices - by as much as 29%. While most [...]

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I just wrapped Solar Revolution by Travis Bradford, so I wanted to take some time to share some of my notes & thoughts from this very intriguing book. Ultimately, Bradford (who is the President and Founder of the Prometheus Institute for Sustainable Development) attempts to make the case that not only is solar a viable [...]

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How much energy does America really use? Specifically, how much does the average person consume, where does it come from, and what are our expectations for the future? I decided to start my hunt for this information at AmericasPower.com - which is a coal industry website. They’ve been placing a lot of ads on TV [...]

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