Dubai Says Solar Beats $10 Oil

The idea that solar can only beat oil with subsidies was based on the last few decades. Look at the Continue reading →

China Cuts Back On Coal

China may have already hit peak coal production. Coal output last year fell 2.5% to 3.87 billion metric tons compared Continue reading →

Efficiency And Consumption Rise

The good news, almost every device has become dramatically more efficient. That should mean the total energy and resource use Continue reading →

Electric Cars Are Not A Panacea

Everything has its place, including electric cars. Electric cars have many advantages, but the way the electricity is produced and Continue reading →

Hydroelectric Power From Pipes

It makes sense after you see it. Where there are people, there is water. Where there is water flowing in Continue reading →

Better Batteries Solve Interuptable Renewables

Solar energy is great, but the sunshine is only available half the time. Wind power is great, but the wind Continue reading →

The Feds Cut Energy Use

Actions speak louder than words, and data helps make the point. Whether the US Federal government is growing or not, Continue reading →

Major Coal Divestment

Follow the money, and the money is beginning to flow away from coal. Major investors who invest for the long Continue reading →