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400 ppm and the rising cost of climate change
Last week brought some sobering news from the Mauna Loa Observatory where the Keeling family has been dutifully recording atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide since 1958. On May 9, measured concentrations surpassed 400 parts per million (ppm). [1] Of course, … Continue reading
Venezuelan Gas Guzzlers
Since reading Catherine’s post last week (link here), I have been thinking a lot about Venezuela’s gasoline subsidies. Venezuela has the cheapest gasoline on the planet. At official exchange rates, gasoline costs only $.06 per gallon; at black market exchange rates gasoline is even cheaper. … Continue reading
An Important, and Sometimes Overlooked, Energy Efficiency Tool
The developing world will account for a huge share of the growth in energy demand in the future. But, if the rising demand is met with energy-efficient technologies – everything from efficient appliances for first-time purchasers to efficient industrial processes … Continue reading
Peak electricity pricing can save you money
Here in California, summer weather is quickly approaching and once again parts of the state are facing potential electricity shortages. This year the biggest concern is in Southern California due primarily to the continued outage at the San Onofre Nuclear … Continue reading
Nest(ing)
Happy earth day everyone! I briefly contemplated a doom and gloom post about the state of the global climate and lack of regulation. But let’s focus on what does work, albeit at a much smaller scale, instead of what doesn’t … Continue reading
“We’re for Import free trade, just not Export free trade”
• For much of the last 40 years US politicians have railed against the countries of OPEC for restricting exports of oil for their own economic gain. Just 7 years ago, more than a dozen Senators, from both parties, introduced … Continue reading
Fuel Economy Standards and Used Cars
Last August the Obama administration announced new fuel economy standards. Cars and trucks sold in the United States must reach an average fuel economy of 41.7 miles per gallon by 2020, increasing to 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025. Supporters of the tightened standards … Continue reading
Looking for warmer weather? Be careful what you wish for.
Here in Ann Arbor, Michigan, this past March has been anything but spring-like. Even by our standards, we’ve had more than our fair share of cold, wind, and snow. And now winter seems to be extending itself into April…after a … Continue reading
Marketing Solar, Part Two
Several weeks ago I blogged about a solar quote my family received. The quote suggested that we could spend $12,400 to save $39,500 on our future electricity bills. My post raised two issues about the quote, including that the savings … Continue reading
From Big Energy Consumption (E) to Lower Energy Consumption (e)
Very little shocks me anymore. But I was shocked – SHOCKED! – to discover that one space in our house which takes up only about 5% of the floor space draws more than 20% of the KWH our house consumes … Continue reading
