News & Articles on Renewable Energy
My specialty is wind energy, but I have worked with all forms of renewable energy. Over the years I’ve written about a number of renewable technologies, including solar and geothermal energy. In recent years I’ve focused on comprehensive renewable energy policies that develop a mix of renewable resources. I’ve also written about our use of fossil fuels and nuclear power.
Gipe Named to Prestigious Energy Watch Group
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Paul Gipe has been named to the Energy Watch Group, one of only two North Americans on the prestigious panel. He joins Stanford academic Mark Jacobson, internationally known for his work on moving to 100% renewable energy.
Energy Democracy Authors Touring US Explaining Germany’s Energy Revolution
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Paul Gipe
Craig Morris and Arne Jungjohann, authors of of the new book Energy Democracy are touring the upper Midwest and the East Coast, discussing Germany’s energy revolution and how it was powered by the people. Jungjohann will be in Washington, DC, New Jersey, New York, and Boston. Morris will be in Michigan and Ontario.
Renewables made up half of net electricity capacity added last year
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Adam Vaughan
The International Energy Agency (IEA) said the milestone was evidence of a rapid transformation in energy taking place, and predicted capacity from renewable sources will grow faster than oil, gas, coal or nuclear power in the next five years.
The Political Meltdown That Could Save The Climate
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Charles Komanoff
Democratic control of both the White House and Congress clears a path for a federal carbon tax without having to somehow vault over GOP denialists. Which could make next month’s ballot referendum in Washington state, Initiative 732, even more momentous.
Ontario’s chance to get more from green energy
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David Cork
We have a surplus because Ontario operates three gigantic nuclear plants (including the world’s biggest – the Bruce Nuclear Station). Demand for electricity has fallen over the past decade in Ontario due to changes in our economy (less heavy industry), conservation efforts, and new technologies (LED lighting), but we have not reduced our nuclear production accordingly.
Probe into California Democratic Party’s ties to PUC, PG&E and other utilities begins
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George Avalos
The state’s Fair Political Practices Commission has launched a formal probe into the California Democratic Party, sparked by allegations of corruption and a tangle of close ties involving the party, Gov. Jerry Brown’s office, the scandal-scarred state Public Utilities Commission and power behemoths such as PG&E and Southern California Edison, the state watchdog agency disclosed Friday.
