Tag Archives: renewable energy

Are Fossil Fuel Subsidies Really the Problem for Renewables?

Posted on October 28, 2012 by

I had a great time last Friday at Berkeley’s Annual Energy Symposium put on by the Berkeley Energy & Resources Collaborative.  Interesting people, interesting talks, and great to catch up with former students who are now working in all parts … Continue reading →

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Is Residential Solar Sticking it to the Man (your utility)?

Posted on August 20, 2012 by

The renewable energy industry has many cultural roots. One branch that pops up in a recent NY Times Magazine article on the Solar Industry is that of the energy rebel sticking it to the man (e.g. your utility). Imagine a world in … Continue reading →

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Many Reasons to Dislike Renewables Mandates, but Fraudulent Credits Isn’t a Good One

Posted on July 10, 2012 by

There’s been a lot of e-discussion since July 4th about the New York Times article on renewable fuel credits that were fraudulently sold by a not-so-clever crook in Maryland.  He claimed to be producing millions of gallons of biodiesel, which … Continue reading →

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Making the Wrong Case for Renewable Energy

Posted on February 14, 2012 by

Check out Severin’s article in Bloomberg Business Class today on why the U.S. needs to invest in renewable energy. EMB

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