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POPSThe market for plug-in cars is fast approaching Very exciting stuff. This is no longer the talk of what's ifs and hypotheticals...it's reality and it's coming soon. In my opinion, the introduction of plug-in cars will be a major catalyst for the development of additional sources of energy - including more wind and solar generated. It will also be the tipping point for allocating the massive resources needed to upgrade our nation's power grid.
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POPSWhite House schizophrenia over global warming Very interesting clip that highlights to tension within the Bush administration. There seems to be a strong division between those who see reality and those who see whatever the oil companies want them to see. Let's pray that our next president will err on the side of humanity.
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POPSMajor solar initiative in California This is a huge deal - highlighting the opportunity for utilities to embrace alternative sources of energy (such as solar and wind) to meet their customer's energy needs. “By harnessing the clean, renewable energy of the sun that is abundant in California, these innovative solar projects are helping to meet our long-term energy and climate change goals,” Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger said. “These projects are evidence that California’s ingenuity is spurring a clean tech boom that will bring companies and investment dollars to California while reducing the state's carbon footprint.” Why in the world don't words like that come from our President??? All he wants to talk about is drilling for more oil!
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POPSThe Pickens Plan Could this man single-handedly lift the United States out its dependence on oil and inspire the type of commitment and innovation needed to make it happen? I know that sounds crazy, but this type of high profile exposure is absolutely invaluable to the birth of a new industry. Like going to the moon in the 60s, it's time to devote whatever resources are needed to enter the alternative energy era.
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POPSGeneral Motors builds massive rooftop solar array This is the type of high profile event that could represent a tipping point. Someday, i imagine that all rooftops will be solar powered - and many cars too for that matter - and this type of announcement could be looked at as a catalyst for many more companies to get in the game. Unfortunately, the U.S. government isn't being nearly as supportive of wind and solar as European and Asian governments - but again, that's something that will hopefully change after the upcoming election.
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POPSSolar powered Prius!! Now this is exciting news! This type of innovation is exactly what the world needs to help us lose our dependency on oil. It is also the type of progress that i believe will spur the economy out of its very nasty funk.
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POPSBiofuels cause spike in food prices - duh! I currently think the U.S. is doing it all wrong. The Bush administration is very supportive of biofuels and drilling for oil, but they're not giving nearly enough support to wind and solar. Hopefully with a new President in a few months will come a much more effective energy policy.
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POPSTom Friedman calls for an "energy internet" Once again, Tom Friedman calls it like it is. This is a smart piece that i recommend everyone read. Despite a lot talk about green energy, i'm still shocked that the U.S. government isn't more focused on it and committed to aiding its development. I guess we can only hope that China and Europe lead the way.
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POPSBush's attempt to keep us hooked on oil Man, Tom Friedman just nails it. This is exactly what the Bush administration is trying to do and it scares the heck out of me. I strongly suggest that you click the source link to read the entire article.
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POPSWhy we need high oil prices I know this sounds crazy, but i honestly believe that high oil prices in the short term (1-5 years) is a very good thing if it forces us to find alternatives. I am definitely concerned that if oil prices drop temporarily, the momentum behind alternatives such as wind and solar will die off - leaving us exactly where we are today - way too dependent on oil and way to harmful to our environment.
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POPSFilling up your car with ELECTRICITY!! When we can fill up our cars with electricity instead of gasoline - and generate electricity through wind and solar power - and transmit more electricity over the grid - we will have truly changed global dynamics. The amazing thing is that it may not be more than a few years away! Any additional help we can get from Washington will make a huge difference. I hope to see this be a central issue in the upcoming election.
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POPSFast moving to a new India Clipped from an interesting article in the NY Times about Mukesh D. Ambani, the most powerful business person in India. I think it 's fascinating and exciting to see how a connected, exposed world (largely due to the Internet) is leading to massive changes in customs and practices that have lasted centuries. The combination on the Internet and alternative energy should make the 21st century prove to be a bridge between the old and the new.
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POPSA $45T Clean Energy Revolution Oh yeah....this is huge! Bigger than the internet and telecommunications revolution...the energy revolution seems poised to be the defining innovation of this century. In addition to creating a much more stable source of energy and helping the environment, the opportunity for investment and new jobs makes this the most exciting opportunity i've ever seen.
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POPSExxon Mobil gets friendlier towards climate changes Follow the money! The thing that really excites me about this move is it seems to have come about as a result of shareholder pressure. The people want new, clean, renewable sources of energy and via their wallets and their votes they are going to get it!!!
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POPSSolar iPhone Just another step in the evolution to a new power industry. The power industry is in the very early stages of change that's similar to the change in telecommunications that has occurred over the past 20 years. I'm extremely excited to be following it (and clipping it).
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POPSBillions being raised for clean energy In many parts of the world, new sources of energy hold the promise of bringing power to people who desperately need it. I expect solar and wind to play a major role in this.
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POPSTesla Motors sells out first 100 cars Innovation and capitalism are amazing forces in dealing with global dynamics. We've got sky high oil prices, instability in the region that oil comes from and a global warming threat that many attribute to our use of fossil fuels. So what do we do? We innovate....this is just the beginning!!
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POPSFuture of wind power - will be HUGE! I think it's incredibly exciting to be living during a time of such change. We are talking about a massive change in global dynamics that has already begun. The next few decades should be amazing.
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POPSTesla Roadster hits the market!! This is awesome! I look forward with great excitement to the day when all cars are powered this way - and we have a state of the art electrical grid to support them. A truly world changing innovation.
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POPSSenate votes to extend tax credits for renewable energy So the Senate and House have now decided to extend the tax credits. The big difference is that the House want to subsidize them by increasing taxes on oil companies, whereas the Senate just wants to eat the cost. Let's hope that Congress and the President can agree on a solution, because this would be great for the country and the world for many reasons!
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POPSSilicon Valley? How about Solar Valley! Just another indication of how fast the momentum behind alternative energy is picking up steam. If the government extends tax credits for wind and solar, i think this industry is in for a very long bull market.
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POPSExporting wind I apologize for posting so many clips about wind power lately, but i've been doing a lot of reading about it and keep coming across bits of information that simply amaze me. The idea that Oklahoma's number one export can soon be wind is fascinating. When you think about it, the entire balance of power in the world has largely been shaped by access to oil. Now we can just import/export wind to create power. Amazing how massive the implications of this could be!
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POPSBlow my stimulus check in the wind Honestly, i think that instead of the government sending us each $1,000 checks, they should put every dime of the stimulus plan towards the growth of the renewable energy sector. That will do 100x more good economically and politically and the effects will last decades. Jobs will be created, investments will be made, the environment will be better off and we will become less dependent on fossil fuels from abroad. That's real stimulus - if only George Bush wouldn't block it.
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POPSEnormous potential of wind power in the U.K. By the time my 3 year old daughter turns 20 years old, i hope the migration to power that's generated by wind, solar and other renewable sources of energy is analogous to the migration from land based phones to iPhones that we've experienced over the past 15 or so years.
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POPSU.S. waits for others to save us from oil dependence As long as this remains the case i will remain skeptical that the U.S. government truly wants to end our dependence on oil. That reality basically means that the needs of lobbyists (Big Oil) are considerably more important than the needs of the people. That depresses me a lot!
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POPSWhy can't the U.S. be more like Varese? If this town in Italy can be 100% dependent on renewable power, why can't towns/cities in the U.S. do the same? It really makes me angry to live in a country that holds itself out as a world leader, yet we need to look at small towns in Italy to see examples of the Power Revolution. It frightens me that Big Oil stands in the way of the U.S. leading the Revolution.
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POPSU.S. Government = idiots In my opinion, the most effective strategy for getting the U.S. economy going would be to devote enormous resources to the adoption of renewable sources of energy (not to mention the political and environmental benefits). It should be the Energy Revolution and it should be as epic as the Industrial Revolution. The country should be more committed to it than we were to putting a man on the moon. We need to innovate our way to the future. If we don't do it soon, we will just be playing catch because Europe and Asia will do it. That said, our government seems to be totally indifferent to this. Or, perhaps they are bought by Big Oil. Whatever it is, we need leadership from business and government that recognizes this incredible opportunity. Why Obama and Hillary aren't talking about this more is beyond me.
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POPSChina, builidng for the future... I don't know the exact figures, but i know the U.S. needs to be making these same kind of investments in it's own power grid. Maybe we can borrow the money from China to do it :)
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