fossil fuel costs Archives

Debunking Manhattan Institute’s “The ‘New Energy Economy’: An Exercise In Magical Thinking” — Part One

July 12, 20204 years ago Paul Fosse 0 Comments

I was discussing the dramatic drop in coal use in the US and the dramatic rise in renewable energy production and one of my many conservative friends* referred me to this report to explain why physics proves that there is no way we can transition to renewable sources affordably, that all the innovation is coming on the fossil fuel side, and that renewables have hit a brick wall and won’t be improving much at all.

The External Costs Of Fossil Fuels Are Large

February 23, 201311 years ago Guest Contributor 7 Comments

The following is the testimony of Daniel J. Weiss before the House Oversight Subcommittee on Energy Policy, Health Care, and Entitlements (PDF), reposted from the Center for American Progress Action Fund: Chairman Lankford, Ranking Member Speier, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify on “The Effects of Rising Energy … [continued]

Solar & Wind Energy Subsidies Should Continue “Forever”

April 29, 201212 years ago Zachary Shahan 19 Comments

It seems that every day I’m reading (or even writing) about solar and wind energy’s prices and potential without government subsidies — but it is really ridiculous that dropping government subsidies should even be on the table. Amongst the political right (especially politicians and media), there’s a common argument … [continued]

Would You Rather Pay at the Hospital (Op-Ed + 3 Studies)

April 2, 201212 years ago Zachary Shahan 3 Comments

It astounds me sometimes how bad humans are at looking at the full price of something. We somehow think that the price on a product is its true price, and buying ‘cheaper’ is the logical thing to do. In the energy sector, it’s often expressed as a given that … [continued]

High Cost of Diesel Spurs Caribbean Island’s Renewable Energy-Climate Change Plan

April 2, 201212 years ago proteus 10 Comments

Residents’ ire over a spike in electricity costs due to the island’s dependence on diesel fuel has spurred the eastern Caribbean island’s renewable energy-climate change plan, an approach that’s increasingly being seen across the Caribbean, as well as one that should resonate here in the US at a time where rising gasoline and petroleum prices have become fodder for Republican attacks.