Wind Energy

Divest It Like It’s Hot!

Originally published on Planetsave. Many of us grow up with the assumption that stock traders are just rich people looking to make a quick buck (or 5 billion). However, investing is also a way to show your support for an industry and company. Aside from myself, I know several people … [continued]

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA)(caffeinatedthoughts.com/)

Republican Senator Slams Fossil & Nuclear Energy Subsidies In Face Of Wind Energy Tax Credit…

Several weeks ago Peter Sinclair of Climate Denial Crock of the Week took up the latest news from the seesawing $14 billion wind industry in the US, which is the world’s second-largest buyer of turbines. Sinclair publicized a short video of Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA, above) revealing an “intellectually dishonest” accusation … [continued]

Microgrids — Benefits For Reliability & Renewables

Originally published on ABB Conversations. By William Galton Microgrids offer advantages for reliability and bringing more renewables onto the grid. 1. What are the benefits of integrating renewable energy with microgrids? The obvious first benefit is related to cost of generation reduction. With the increasing costs of traditional fossil fuel based … [continued]

The Energy Ethic

By Sandy Reisky Synopsis of a presentation given at the Tom Tom Founders Festival, April 11, 2014. Our generation is witnessing the rapid adoption of new energy technologies that are cleaner, cheaper and more convenient. People are responding to new energy choices, they are installing solar panels and buying electric cars, … [continued]