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Fracking May Wind Up on the Ballot in California

Fracking May Wind Up on the Ballot in California

written by 2GreenEnergy

This week, I’ve run into several politically active Californians who want to add my signature to a petition that would put fracking on the ballot in November.  I presume what they mean by this is that they want a public referendum which, if passed by a majority of voters, could ban fracking in the state.

Like anyone with any sense, I have concerns about fracking.  All things being equal, it’s obvious that we’d be better off without it.  But all things are not equal.  No fracking means an immediate end to plentiful and inexpensive natural gas, and though this would create an immediate bonanza for investments in renewable energy, it would put enormous strain on the rest of the energy infrastructure.  At a minimum, it would make it harder to retire coal plants, which is the #1 priority for us folks with lungs.  It would also bring nuclear closer to economic feasibility, which, of course, will concern the anti-nuke people.

The subject is controversial – and it has complexities that are very tough for any of us to get our wits entirely wrapped around.  I’m not sure that the typical voter, who is susceptible to misinformation/hysteria, is up to the task on this one.

When I explained to a lovely young lady why I refused to sign her petition at the farmers’ market yesterday (great demographics for a petition on environmental matters), she asked me how I think this matter should be decided.  I began by admitting that I haven’t thought this all the way through, but I would propose that a panel of the world’s top geologists, energy industry experts, hydrologists, economists, toxicologists, public health professionals, environmentalists and climatologists get together and hash this out.



April 18, 2014 0 comment
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How to Determine the Right Solar Panel Size for Your Home

written by Walter Wang

If you’re ready to take the plunge and set up a solar panel array on your home’s roof, your family is on the cusp of a brighter, more energy efficient future. Of course, the process of purchasing and installing a rooftop solar array isn’t quite as simple as buying a new backyard grill or choosing new blinds for your living room. Before you make a lasting investment in your

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July 17, 2013 1 comment
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Game Changer? Integrated EV/Distributed Energy Proposal

written by Walter Wang

This proposal involves a simple synergy of government incentives and distributed energy storage applications. But first, I’d like to briefly discuss some of the issues that this solution addresses.

The Issues

Climate Change

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January 14, 2013 0 comment
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European Energy Companies Form Alternative Energy Alliance

written by Walter Wang

European energy companies have come together to call for 2030 targets in emissions reductions, renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Formed by Acciona (Spain), DONG Energy (Denmark), EDP (Portugal), Eneco (the Netherlands), EWE (Germany), Public Power Corporation (Greece),

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March 1, 2012 0 comment
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Top Ten Cleantech Initiatives of Honeywell

written by Walter Wang

Honeywell is a Fortune 100 company known for inventing and manufacturing a number of technologies addressing various challenges seen in today’s world, including security, safety and energy. On the website, it says that Honeywell is aimed at, “Making our world safer and more secure, more comfortable

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August 18, 2011 1 comment
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How the Poor May Boost Cleantech

written by Walter Wang

It’s not surprising that a company liked Greenhouse Holdings, which builds eco-friendly infrastructure, would have a thriving California-based operation. But as John Galt, the company’s executive chairman and founder, told Renewable Energy World magazine, the company is not just focusing on wealthy enclaves

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May 19, 2011 0 comment
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EU Must Fully Switch to Renewable Energy by 2050, Experts Say

written by EnergyRefuge.com

The EU’s transport network needs to be nearly 100% carbon-free by 2050, according to a perspective laid out by a commission on future fuels. The European Union is aiming at an overall reduction of 80-95% by that date.

The stakeholder expert group on future fuels projects that oil will reach depletion by

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February 1, 2011 1 comment
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Greece Seeks a New Partner to Build a Massive Solar Power Park

written by Justmeans

With ambitious renewable energy goals being set all across Europe, it seems that there are precious few European nations that have not made some effort to stand up and attempt to make a difference. Greece, a nation that has traditionally used several renewable energy resources as a means of generating electricity is among those that is working towards building a strong enough

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January 28, 2011 0 comment
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The Belo Monte Dam: A Roadblock to Brazilian Sustainable Business

written by Justmeans

Thanks partly to its success using biofuels to power cars instead of oil, Brazil has become known as something of a sustainable business leader. The country deserves credit for taking some initiative on renewable energy, and at last year’s climate summit in Copenhagen President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was one of the most outspoken proponents for an ambitious

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November 24, 2010 1 comment
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Owens Corning to Lighten Load on Wind Turbines with New Blade Fabric

written by Earth & Industry

As the size of commercial wind turbines continues to grow, designers are being pushed to develop lighter turbine blades that allow the larger turbines to efficiently convert wind energy to usable electricity — and to do so without breaking.  Seeing an opportunity in the turbine material sector,

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November 7, 2010 1 comment
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Microgrids: Smart or Dumb?

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Microgrids may be a hot topic among those forecasting key future trends shaping the world’s energy infrastructure, but few significant state-of-the-art commercial microgrids are actually up and running in North America, the world’s leading market for microgrids. One

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October 29, 2010 0 comment
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Are Your Electric Rates High? Here’s The Good News

written by Elisa Wood

If your electric rates are high, there is a silver lining. Chances are you live in a state that offers some of the greatest innovations and incentives for energy efficiency – or soon will. By taking advantage of these programs, you can reduce your bill.

Take a look at the chart below that I put together after reading the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy’s “2010

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October 15, 2010 0 comment
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The Cisco/Itron Alliance – Game Changer or Buzzword Bingo?

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Cisco and Itron announced a strategic alliance that promises to “advance the transformation of the world’s energy infrastructure”. It sounds pretty big, yes? The press release would be a good source for smart grid “buzzword bingo”, with the announcement of a joint collaboration on a standards-based, open, highly secure, interoperable, scalable, reliable, enterprise-

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September 2, 2010 0 comment
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