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Empty barrel politics …

October 3rd, 2007 · Comments Off on Empty barrel politics …

Well, from time-to-time, Thomas Friedman just gets something right and he can turn a good phrase on occasion.  When it comes to the automakers, Friedman is noting that they are followin empty-barrel politics, conniving to have Michigan lawmakers year after year shielding Detroit from pressure to innovate on higher mileage standards, even though Detroit’s failure […]

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Tags: astroturfing · automobiles · energy efficiency · fuel economy

Solar Decathlon 2007 … a must attend event

October 3rd, 2007 · Comments Off on Solar Decathlon 2007 … a must attend event

I plan to write more about this but just to put out there.  From 12-20 Oct 2007, there will be a serious “solar village” on the Mall in Washington, DC, in a competition of 20 universities and colleges as to the best solar-powered home.   The Solar Decathlon is a seriously Energy COOL event.   

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Energy COOL: New approaches to pumped storage

October 3rd, 2007 · 3 Comments

Since diving into the deep end when it comes to energy issues, almost every day sees new fascinating concepts, approaches, and technologies.  Fascinating … exciting … even hope inspiring at times.  And, as well, as the passion builds, so many of these are truly Energy COOL.   A critical challenge for some renewable power systems […]

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Tags: alternative energy · energy storage · renewable energy · wind power