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Green Gas?

Aug 19, 2008 in Biofuels, Climate Change, Energy, Sustainability, Transportation

One of the most interesting things that happened on my recent trip to the west coast occurred looking for a restroom. After pulling off I-5 south of Portland, Oregon, I missed the turn-in for a name brand gas station. I noticed another up ahead. My girlfriend Libby was skeptical. I peered ahead. “It has a […]

Smart Grid Pilot Program Launched

Jul 24, 2008 in Electricity, Energy, Infrastructure, Sustainability

Over 1,000 D.C. homes are now equipped with smart electrical meters that record their hourly electricity usage, encourage conservation during peak times, and even automatically turn down the heat or A/C when electricity is most expensive. The meters are part of a pilot program starting this week to study how “price signals” can encourage consumers […]

T. Boone Pickens: Half Right, Half Wrong

Jul 22, 2008 in Climate Change, Energy

Billionaire T. Boone Pickens is getting attention for his highly publicized energy plan for America.
Half the plan is spot-on. America needs to switch from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, like wind or solar.
The other half is wrong. He argues we should power our automobiles with domestically-produced natural gas. This will not significantly reduce greenhouse […]