I hear a lot of questions about the economics of a diesel engine versus a gasoline engine, given the fact that diesel prices are now much higher than gasoline (and likely to remain that way). […]
That’s a Lot of Solar Insolation
Without a doubt, I am a big fan of solar power. I have very high hopes that thin film companies like Nanosolar will allow us all to drape our homes in cheap solar films. I […]
That’s a Lot of Solar Insolation
Without a doubt, I am a big fan of solar power. I have very high hopes that thin film companies like Nanosolar will allow us all to drape our homes in cheap solar films. I […]
Let’s Talk About Personal Finance
This is a digression from my normal posts on energy and the environment. As I have said before, this is not a blog on investing or personal finance. Despite that, finance and energy often intersect, […]
Let’s Talk About Personal Finance
This is a digression from my normal posts on energy and the environment. As I have said before, this is not a blog on investing or personal finance. Despite that, finance and energy often intersect, […]
Zero Point Energy Gets a Patent
I will be flying back to Europe on Monday, so I will be out of touch for a day or so. Meanwhile, I would like to thank a reader for pointing this out: Quantum Vacuum […]
Show Me
I got a kick out of this story from the newest issue of Subsidy Watch: New research from Missouri refutes allegations that ethanol mandates save money A report from a Missouri-based research organization debunks the […]
The Benefits of $4 Gas
There is a great article today in Time. It covers a lot of ‘hot button’ issues with me, such as suburban sprawl, shorter work weeks, and conservation: 10 Things You Can Like About $4 Gas […]
The Speculation Question
I have grappled over the past year with the question of just how much speculation is playing a factor in runaway oil prices. I think it is primarily a supply/demand issue, but I feel that […]
The Fate of the Small Rural Town
Update: Today’s Drumbeat at The Oil Drum features two additional stories covering this issue: Gas guzzlers and ‘ghostburbs’ SUV factories closing, bicycle sales and train use rocketing, commuter belts becoming “ghostburbs” as residents flock to […]