Solyndra’s Collapse a Lesson in What Government Ought and Ought Not to Do

Sep 05, 2011 2 Comments by

At a fundamental level, Solyndra’s bankruptcy shows the perils of the government offering subsidies, loans, or tax credits to favored companies.

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Ground Breaks for Large Carbon Capture and Storage Facility in Midwest

Aug 30, 2011 No Comments by

Last week a groundbreaking ceremony was held for what the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) describes as the nation’s first large scale CCS facility plant.

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Get Your Stimulus On!

Oct 30, 2009 No Comments by

We’re almost into November, which means planning the holidays, scoring last minute Halloween candy, and readying the house for winter, even if you live in Los Angeles.  It’s also the time to sort out your favorite charities for tax-deductible donations, max out your health insurance plans, and scrounge for purchases for which you can get [...]

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This Cash Cow’s a Clunker

Aug 02, 2009 No Comments by

Maybe I’m just bitter because I (finally, it took me 3 years) just watched the documentary, Who Killed the Electric Car, but I’m dubious about the Cash for Clunker scheme, which the Obama Administration and Congress has extended because of its crazy success.   (more…)

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