In this week’s episode of R-Squared Energy TV, I answer a few questions about pathways to biofuels, cellulosic ethanol, and Vinod Khosla. I have to apologize this week, because the microphone was a bit away from […]
Setting the Record Straight on U.S. Oil Reserves
The Difference Between Oil Shale and Oil from Shale Formations There has been some confusion lately about the overall extent of U.S. oil reserves. Some claim that the U.S. has hundreds of billions or even […]
Are You Looking to Invest in the Google of Biofuels?
The Big Names in Biofuels So you’re hoping to strike it rich by investing in LanzaTech. Or Solazyme. Or KiOR. Or Gevo. After all, some of these companies recently had high-profile IPOs, and they are […]
Oil Dependence — Tom Friedman’s False Narrative
Twisting Facts to Support an Agenda Thomas L. Friedman, a New York Times Op-Ed Columnist, frequently writes on the topic of energy and the environment. One persistent habit he has is to omit certain important […]
Global Warming Primer & Natural Gas Vehicles — R-Squared Energy TV Ep. 15
In this week’s episode of R-Squared Energy TV, I answer questions about compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles, and talk a little bit about global warming. Some of the topics discussed are: The environmental footprint of a […]
The Professor Who Knew Too Little
It is clear that many people have a very simplistic — but wrong — view of the energy markets. This extends to politicians who believe they can usher in a return to $2 gasoline, as […]
Gas Prices & Keystone Pipeline — R-Squared Energy TV Ep. 14
In this week’s episode of R-Squared Energy TV, I answer more questions about gas prices, and discuss the Keystone XL pipeline and future development of Canada’s oil sands. Some of the topics discussed are: The EROEI […]
Ethanol Exports and the Future of the Ethanol Industry
Were U.S. Taxpayers Subsidizing Ethanol Exports? Over the past couple of years, U.S. ethanol exports have soared. Last year a news article in Financial Times charged that these exports were being subsidized with U.S. tax […]
Study: Eliminating Coal-Fired Power is Worth 0.2 Degrees in 100 Years
Who could have dreamed solving climate change would be so easy? A new paper in Environmental Research Letters called “Greenhouse gases, climate change and the transition from coal to low-carbon electricity” concludes that replacement of all […]
Follow-up to Alan Colmes’ Interview
During my interview last week with Alan Colmes (embedded below), a few points were discussed that warrant some elaboration. Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.com The first is the conversion from winter to summer gasoline, which I […]