At a fundamental level, Solyndra’s bankruptcy shows the perils of the government offering subsidies, loans, or tax credits to favored companies.
Technological innovation, thought leadership in business efficiency, timeless design, stunning architecture, cutting edge art, uproarious fashion, an appreciation of and obsession with other cultures, and humanitarian aid without strings attached are just a few of the legacies Japan and its people have given to the world.
Imagine that you’re an entrepreneur . . . spent much time and capital developing a product that does some good—in this case, saving customers energy and MONEY—and then getting a nasty-gram from the government saying, well, you owe the utility all the money that you had saved your consumers. Believe it or not, this happened [...]
It figures France should get a mention on its two hundred twentieth Bastille Day. We Americans are always happy to pick on France, but in its own way, France has undergone an impressive energy revolution . . . without losing too many heads. (more…)
Many in the environmental movement have taken views that are often unpopular and even ridiculed. Now I’m about to express a view that I’m afraid will make me about as popular as a triple bacon cheeseburger on a vegan menu. (more…)
There is not one straight path to energy independence and efficiency. While some sources such as biofuels and hydrogen are “sexy” and “exotic,” they are not a complete solution to the fix we find ourselves in. (more…)
There’s been much discussion in the US and abroad about moving to a cap-and-trade system. How can I put this term in layman’s terms? Okay, I’m a dog owner, so let’s give you a real life scenario (if there’s such a thing in LA): (more…)