November 4, 2009
Written by: Stephen Gold
The federal government took steps recently to speed up the approval process for electricity transmission lines. Or at least, to speed up the permitting on federal lands. An agreement between the White House and eight federal agencies puts one agency...
September 29, 2009
Written by: Stephen Gold
Tom "The World is Flat" Friedman, noted NYTimes columnist, has launched a shot across America's bow. His recent column, "The New Sputnik," outlines a future in which China goes green - and cleans our clock on innovation. If that happens,...
September 16, 2009
Written by: Stephen Gold
Can the future be built in America? Business Week asks this question in an enlightening article this week -- and the answer is, "It depends." If we can't maintain our lead in large-scale high-tech manufacturing, don't expect future generations of Americans...
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...
July 22, 2009
Written by: Stephen Gold
The energy industry in this country has long struggled to find suitable locations for plants and resource development. That's because for decades they've faced NIMBY -- community activists who put up roadblocks to ensure such efforts were "Not In My Back...
July 15, 2009
Written by: Stephen Gold
Some news from NEMA -- we're launching a series of podcasts, downloadable audio streams (6 - 10 mins) that will provide insights into some of our key issues. The podcasts can be found on our dedicated Podcast web page. Our crack...
July 8, 2009
Written by: Stephen Gold
Health care reform is a big deal for U.S. businesses, including our electrical manufacturers. Health care costs have grown steadily for more than a decade, and businesses -- which bear much of the cost for their employers -- have felt...
