In last week’s post — If We Only Had a Stable Energy Policy — I mentioned three specific examples of legislation under consideration that create uncertainties within U.S. energy policy. These uncertainties increase the financial […]
The First Commercial Cellulosic Plant is NOT About to Open
House Ag Committee Holds Hearings on Energy On May 18, 2012 the House Committee on Agriculture held hearings on retaining Energy Title funding in the 2012 Farm Bill. Written testimonies and the video of the […]
Electric Cars & Keystone Impact on Gas Prices — R-Squared Energy TV Ep. 23
In this week’s episode of <a href=”http://www.energytrendsinsider.com/tag/r-squared-energy-tv/”>R-Squared Energy TV</a>, I answer the following questions: <ul> <li>What are the chances that electric vehicles will be more than a boutique item, and will make up a noticeable […]
If We Only Had a Stable Energy Policy
I often hear the comment — “If we only had an energy policy” — but what does that really mean? In this column I will provide three examples — originating with both Democrats and Republicans […]
The Most Important Problem in Renewable Energy — R-Squared Energy TV Ep. 22
In this week’s episode of R-Squared Energy TV, I answer a question about the artificial leaf being worked on by Daniel Nocera at MIT. I discuss the strengths and weaknesses of various storage schemes, and […]
Book Review: A Thousand Barrels a Second
I am way behind on reading books that have been sent to me for review by various publishers. The pile on my desk is growing, because I have a bad habit of starting new books […]
Nuclear Power in Japan, Methane Hydrates, and Gasoline Prices — R-Squared Energy TV Ep. 21
In this week’s episode of R-Squared Energy TV, I cover: Japan’s decision to abandon nuclear power (which will contend for the top energy story of the year — regardless of how it plays out) ConocoPhillips’ […]
Current and Projected Costs for Biofuels from Algae and Pyrolysis
A reader recently called my attention to a new and very interesting presentation from the Department of Energy’s Biomass Program: Biofuels Design Cases The presentation explored the question of whether the U.S. government is spending […]
Rare Earth Elements and Pyrolysis Oil — R-Squared Energy TV Ep. 20
In this week’s episode of R-Squared Energy TV, I talk about the significance of China’s dominance of rare earth element production, and the conversion of pyrolysis oil into fuel. The questions answered this week are: […]
Why High Oil Prices are Here to Stay
On May 3rd I will be delivering a talk called Moving Beyond Oil Dependence as a part of UC Santa Barbara’s Spring 2012 Chemical Engineering Seminar Series. The talk will roughly follow the outline of […]