Obama has touched on many topics on his web site and in his energy policy papers. It seems as if he is looking for points by mentioning every type of alternative energy or pet project currently out there. He has plans for coal, alternative energy, international cooperation, and lots of mandated targets. As you would [...]

I will spend some time reviewing the Obama and McCain campaign materials for Energy Policy. As this blog highlights, my interests are reducing/eliminating our dependency on foreign oil, incentivize private industry to develop alternative energy sources, reduce our overall energy consumption, and reduce our carbon and methane emissions from the production of energy. I would [...]

I have recently read about the production of Cement and how it contributes to carbon emmissions. At 5%, it is a top four contributor to world carbon dioxide levels. You have got to be kidding. I think most people, like me, are completely oblivious to this fact.

The idea, which is being proven effective every day by companies like Climatemaster and Waterfurnace is a real choice for new construction, public buildings and upgrading your home system. The earth absorbs almost 50% of all solar energy and remains a nearly constant temperature of 50°F to 70°F depending on geographic location. Working with an [...]

Will prices for tracs of land increase under the growing pressure for Alternative Energy production?  Large land purchases for Solar thermal have already happenned in the Mojave desert and outside of Las Vegas where new gigwatt facilities are being built with this well proven approach.  T Boone Pickens has been leasing land tracs in West Texas [...]

Alliant Energy working with the Chariton Valley Biomass Project and the DOE ended their recent test burn to determine the viability of growing, and burning switchgrass as an energy substitute.  All indications to date are that it was a success.  According to the press release, Nearly 16,000 tons of switchgrass produce more than 19,600 megawatt-hours [...]

My next investment is a battery powered lawnmower from a company in Vermont, called Neuton Power Equipment. I am awaiting arrival of the 19″ mower. This is a new model, most to date, have been smaller in width, 16″ and under powered. This makes it more work to mow the lawn, more passes across the lawn, even more frequent cutting because it can not handle the longer grass. I hope this model can fill the bill.