August 27, 2009
Written by: Stephen Gold
Interesting proposal for an energy plan in the WaPo this week. David Crane, head of NRG Energy, observed that while visionary energy plans are nice to ponder -- take, for example, Al Gore's proposal to energize the entire country with...
August 21, 2009
Written by: Stephen Gold
Finally, a form of health care reform that will save us money and lives. No, I'm not talking about the massive, complex, and costly bill that passed through the House Energy and Commerce Committee at the end of July. I'm talking...
August 13, 2009
Written by: Stephen Gold
An article in the latest issue of Renew Grid magazine (see page 5) adds to the chorus of concern about siting new transmission corridors. According to the article, a survey by NRG Systems of attendees at the recent American Wind...
August 6, 2009
Written by: Stephen Gold
In an increasingly electrified world, the concept of harnessing reliable, inexpensive energy sources sits near the top of most policymakers' wish lists. And there is no energy source more reliable than the wind at high altitudes. The problem, of course, is how to inexpensively turn...
