Articles by
Paul Gipe
EVCS Charging Tehachapi: Not Ready for Prime Time
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Paul Gipe
While visiting Tehachapi, California I saw that the EVCS’ 50 kW DCFC Tritium dispensers were finally in service. First thing ... Read more
To Beck Meadow and Beyond–One More Time into the Sierra Wilderness
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Paul Gipe
Yes, I made it out of the Southern Sierra Wilderness on my own power but there were times when it ... Read more
Chevy Bolt 30,000 Mile Service: $12
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Paul Gipe
Our 2020 Chevy Bolt ticked over 31,000 miles so I thought it was time to take it in to the ... Read more
Mister Consol’s Coal Train has hauled it away
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Paul Gipe
Bill Hopwood, a longtime friend and colleague, brought to my attention the sad tale of his former home of 27 ... Read more
Solar REC Costs Striking—Would FITs have been Cheaper?
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Paul Gipe
An email from Lawrence Berkeley Labs came in today promoting an upcoming webinar on the status of RPS programs around ... Read more
Small Ducted Turbines on the March in New York
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Paul Gipe
On 14 June the Adirondack Explorer reported that two small ducted wind turbines have been installed in the Adirondack Mountains ... Read more
Global Hug a Wind Turbine Day
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Paul Gipe
15 June is Global Wind Day, a time to wrap your arms around your favorite wind turbine–well, at least part ... Read more
Toyota Must be in Trouble: Now Peddling Quack Engine Sounds
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Paul Gipe
I’ve been wondering about the competence of Toyota’s management for some time. Their hesitancy if not downright opposition toward EVs ... Read more
Feed In Tariff Primer 250 words
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Paul Gipe
Feed-In Tariff Primer December 5, 2008 Feed-In Tariffs in Less than 250 Words (Also known as Advanced Renewable Tariffs, Renewable ... Read more
What are Feed-in Tariffs?
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Paul Gipe
October 6, 2010 Feed-in tariffs are PURPA[1] on steroids. A feed-in tariff Feed-in tariffs are used extensively in Europe, with ... Read more
Advanced Renewable Tariffs for North America
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Paul Gipe
October 6, 2010 Electricity Feed-in Tariffs (FITs), Advanced Renewable Tariffs (ARTs)—or, more simply, Renewable Tariffs—are the world’s single most successful ... Read more
Advanced Renewable Tariffs What Are They?
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Paul Gipe
December 5, 2008 Advanced Renewable Tariffs (ARTs) are a system of Feed-in Tariffs (FITs) differentiated by technology, size, application, and ... Read more
