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Aug 8, 20161 min read

The Next Big Energy Appliance

We’re witnessing the transformation of electricity generation, storage and usage of electricity in buildings. The “home of the future”...

Jul 25, 20161 min read

Utilities Substituting Solar for Nuclear

Some nuclear power news: PG&E is shutting down the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant, the last plant in California. Their decision is not...

Jul 4, 20162 min read

Will I Save Money with Rooftop Solar?

We celebrated a milestone recently. Over one million homeowners have solar. It took 62 years, from 1954 to 2016, to get to this point....

May 31, 20161 min read

Long Term Costs of Nuclear Power

Last month was the 30th anniversary of Chernobyl. The meltdown at this Soviet plant was the worst nuclear power disaster in history. It...

Mar 1, 20161 min read

Energy in the Home of the Future

Fireplaces and chimneys have been part of every home and shelter ever since primitive man poked holes in the tops of their caves to let...

Jan 25, 20161 min read

Are Clean Diesels the Future?

After driving a diesel truck for the last month and a half it is my opinion that the diesels are dead. Mercedes’ BlueTec clean diesel...

Dec 28, 20151 min read

The Path to Energy Independence with John Farrell of the ILSR

$400 billion dollars. That’s how much money is spent every year on electricity in the U.S. It’s a huge industry. But not for long,...

Dec 21, 20151 min read

The Push Towards 100% Renewables With Clint Wilder

Mankind has been in an energy transition ever since two cave-boy scouts rubbed two sticks together and created fire. Although the world’s...

Nov 3, 20152 min read

Are Fuel Cells Better Than Batteries?

Toyota and Honda just announced their new fuel cell cars. Although these cars won’t be on the road for another year, their mere existence...

Aug 11, 20151 min read

Solar Advice from Pat Redgate at Ameco Solar

Technologies, companies and business models in the solar industry come and go. But even in the relatively new solar industry, history...

Aug 3, 20152 min read

Utilities Agree That Fossil Fuels Can't Compete Against Renewables

According to Doc Brown, Marty McFly’s DeLorean needed 1.21 gigawatts to travel back in time. To put this in perspective, new gas power...

Jul 7, 20151 min read

Pope Calls for the Replacement of Fossil Fuels, Renewable Energy and Solar Subsidies

“Very solid scientific consensus indicates that we are presently witnessing a disturbing warming of the climatic system." “Problem is...

Jun 19, 20151 min read

Does Solar Increase the Value of my House?

I bet you don’t know that there is a home improvement investment that you can make that will increase the value of your house more than...

May 13, 20151 min read

Solar Hot Water Heating Opportunities

Outdoor pools are great on hot summer days – the kids are occupied and the water is refreshing. And as the summer progresses, the water...

Apr 6, 20151 min read

Electricity From Nuclear Power Too Cheap to Meter -- Or Not?

It’s the environmentalist’s third rail question: “Should we promote nuclear power as an expedient way to reduce CO2 emissions?” On the...

Mar 17, 20151 min read

Tod Dubois with Sangha Energy Talks About Backup Power and Sustainable Off-Grid Living

Hurricanes. Blizzards. Earthquakes. Tornadoes. They’ve all clobbered populated areas over the last few years, resulting in extended power...

Mar 9, 20151 min read

What Solar Panels Should I Buy?

Solar panels have been on the market in the U.S. for over 25 years. Without exception, all of the manufacturers of panels on the market...

Mar 3, 20152 min read

Cap And Trade - Good For Solar, Bad For Gas - Sep 2014

Over 95% of climate scientists have concluded that CO2 is the primary cause of global warming. Solving the problem requires a dramatic...

Mar 2, 20152 min read

Combining Solar And Storage For Commercial Buildings

Homes are billed for electricity based on the amount of energy they consume (measured in kwh). But commercial facilities often get an...