Tag Archives: Low-carbon economy

2014 Top 5 Climate and Energy Stories

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The U.S. energy picture has shifted dramatically in recent years. The country is currently enjoying booming domestic energy production from multiple sources. And yet, signs of uncertainty abound,...

Energy Storage: Winning/Losing In The Market

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Bottling up wind and solar energies would be a critical component of their success.  And while such energy storage devices are making market headway, they are losing some ground at the same time...

Europe: Losing its Climate Change Leadership?

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The European Union’s proposals for a new energy and climate strategy to 2030 have split opinion. The main components of the package are: –        An EU-wide binding...

Wind Energy Of No Use In The Pacific Northwest

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I am all for a diverse energy portfolio and truly believe we can get to the 1/3-1/3-1/3 mix that we’ve put forward by 2040. A third fossil, a third nuclear and a third renewable would be sustainable...
    






What SolarCity Wants: Raising Money From Investors It Couldn’t Reach Before

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To broaden its fundraising base and support its growth, SolarCity said Wednesday it will tap new types of investors by launching an online investing tool developed a company it bought last month. The...
    






We Can’t Expect a Reliable Energy Future Without Talking Water

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It’s no secret that electricity generation requires substantial amounts of water, and different energy sources require varying amounts of water. Nor is it a surprise that Texas and other areas in the...
    






Germany’s Energy Goes Kaput, Threatening Economic Stability

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If you want to do something big, you have to start small; and German innovation is well known around the world. Yet when it comes to energy policy, the country looks to have placed the cart before...
    






5 Big Energy Stories Of 2013

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The U.S. is awash in oil and natural gas. China’s air pollution is so bad some cities were nearly shut down. A massive typhoon wreaked havoc in the Philippines. These are some of the top stories of...
    






Fisker’s Bankruptcy Reminds Us Fossil Fuels Are Here To Stay

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Last month, electric car start-up Fisker Automobile became the latest government-backed green energy company to file for bankruptcy. The carmaker was the recipient of a half-billion dollar loan from...