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Project Better Place is an initiative “to make scalable electric transportation a reality on a global scale and reduce the world’s dependency on oil.” That is a strategic concept that is truly meriting applause.  Shai Agassi, former executive at SAP AG, is the sparking energy behind PBP, who “has an audacious idea—some may call it […]

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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.   One of the most powerful images for a renewable […]

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According to IBM’s just released the results of a global poll that showed that not only do people say that they are willing to pay more for green energy, they actually are doing so in increasing numbers … voluntarily.  Where the option exists, some 25 percent of polled people, who have the option, are paying additional money to […]

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Bait and switch … To an extent, many energy activists feel like they’ve been distracted with a shiny object (the “Energy Independence Security Act”) while dirty dealing has been going on behind our backs.

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We, as individuals, as a nation, as a globe, face massive challenges.In the Energy Smart world … Peak Oil … Peak Water … Global Warming … Efficient use of resources … and many other challenges.  Related to all of these: science and technology.  But, where are these in the debates moderated by journalists?  Mentioned anywhere […]

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Today is the last day for placing questions and comments before the Virginia State Corporation Commission (VSCC)  (comments) about two major issues from Dominion Virginia Power. Wise County coal-fired power plant (application, 14 page pdf) PUE-2007-0066 A 500 kV transmission line to bring coal electricity to Northern Virginia from Ohio (application, 29 page pdf)  PUE-2007-00033 Green […]

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Let me luxuriate in the feeling of feeling played, of feeling used.  The sullied feeling is just such a joyous thing to have. Many excoriated me (in multiple venues, private and public) for not being ‘political’ enough since I was not joyously celebrating the Energy Bill that passed from the House and was tarnishing my […]

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We went backwards today on the Energy Bill. While, perhaps, this is better than the 2005 Energy Bill, the air has been drained out of my (and many others’) enthusiasm for the bill.  Better than nothing. Probably.  Guess what, Senator Kerry would have supported a much better energy bill, without a doubt.  He wants a (far) better energy […]

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Reckless endangerment: 

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And, well, is the Democratic Majority surrendering the battle to that reckless minority too quickly? Yet again … The Energy Bill has seemed a strong effort in the face of political realities, even if inadequate in face of the reality what require, but it fell viction to a reckless minority who are wedded to a […]

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