Why a Feed-In Tariff Works

Apr 22, 2011 1 Comment by

Here’s an Earth Day message: The feed-in tariff would be the best method for cleaner forms of energy to scale. Under such a system, utilities would be obligated to purchase renewable energy produced by individual homes or businesses.

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From Shrill Baby Shrill to Spill Baby Spill

Apr 30, 2010 No Comments by

The Obama Administration told us that these oil leases were approved for drilling because they were far from the coast, were “safe,” and in the spirit of compromise, offshore drilling advocates were thrown a bone in order to get some kind of climate change legislation crammed through Congress.

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Slovenia’s Slow Transition to Renewables

Nov 09, 2009 No Comments by

The country in Eastern Europe to which I’d move in a heartbeat is Slovenia.  I’ve never seen so many shades of green, and for a nation smaller than New Jersey, Slovenia offers much for the visitor:  countless hiking opportunities, enchanting lakes such as Bled, a slice of the Adriatic coastline, and once you learn how [...]

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Feed me Feed-in!

Jun 15, 2009 2 Comments by

Tax credits.  Cap-and-trade.  Kyoto.  Utility credits.  How can we really embrace alternative fuel?       (more…)

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