I am a big proponent of vertical axis wind turbine vs large rotored wind turbines. I believe they have more real world uses than, their ‘bigger is better’ horizontal cousins.

A recent study demonstrates the capability of Miscanthus in producing ethanol. The benefits of Switchgrass, in that in can grow in most any soil type, is perennial and easy to grow. Advantages of MIscanthus are it grows quicker, in less acreage, and produces more ethanol.

LANSING, Mich. – Barack Obama put forward a broad energy plan Monday designed to end U.S. reliance on imported oil within 10 years and shore up his standing amid a tightening White House race and high-anxiety over gas prices.

This idea has some advantages and some pitfalls, but in an age of energy and environmental crisis, it is worth considering. The annual cost of $8b to $20b, depends on how fast we want to ramp this program up.

The old tax’em when they are doing ‘too well’ government philosophy, is back in Washington D.C. The recent calls for a windfall profit tax against the oil companies certainly doesn’t support capitalism, fair play, foreign competitiveness, or sound economic policy. It is just plain silly.