Energy efficiency on a large-scale and on anything more than a temporary basis is a road to economic stagnation. Continue reading Cameron pushes energy efficiency as motor of green growth
Category: Climate & Energy
WaPo: Could a smart grid have prevented the Super Bowl blackout?
There’s no evidence that it was a “grid” problem. Continue reading WaPo: Could a smart grid have prevented the Super Bowl blackout?
Senate Republicans roll out energy roadmap
“… expanding drilling access on federal lands, the promotion of liquefied natural-gas exports and bolstering energy storage research and development, among other things.” Continue reading Senate Republicans roll out energy roadmap
IEA chief: ‘Fossil fuel subsidies are public enemy number one for green energy’
“Fatih Birol says it does not make sense for governments to promote renewables at the same time as subsidising coal, oil and gas.” Continue reading IEA chief: ‘Fossil fuel subsidies are public enemy number one for green energy’
For U.S. and China, World’s Biggest Climate Polluters, It’s Still Business as Usual
“Despite claims of concern over climate change and progress toward cleaner economies, the trajectory of their CO2 emissions is not bending down fast enough.” Continue reading For U.S. and China, World’s Biggest Climate Polluters, It’s Still Business as Usual
Obama offers fake proposals for nuke waste
Obama’s new proposals are vague, distant and altogether not serious. Continue reading Obama offers fake proposals for nuke waste
WaPo: Coal industry begins to grovel for mercy from Obama, enviros
Coal should ask the NRA to lend it some spine. Continue reading WaPo: Coal industry begins to grovel for mercy from Obama, enviros
Obama Admin: Super Bowl City Leads on Energy Efficient Forefront
“While the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers compete to hoist the Vince Lombardi trophy this weekend, eco-friendly fans and city leaders in New Orleans are competing to maximize sustainability practices to the fullest.” Continue reading Obama Admin: Super Bowl City Leads on Energy Efficient Forefront
Entergy buys carbon credits for Super Bowl; Maybe the money should have been spent making sure the power was reliable
“Approximately 4,500 megawatts of power will be needed, resulting in some 3.8 million pounds of CO2. These emissions will be offset by the carbon credits provided by Entergy… Fans can select how much of their travel they want to offset (starting at $5) and choose the carbon-offset project from which they would like to purchase credits. Entergy is matching fan offset purchases dollar-for-dollar… In all, Entergy estimates that the company’s offset purchases related to the Super Bowl will result in more than 26 million pounds of avoided greenhouse gas emissions. ‘Hosting the Super Bowl in the city where Entergy is headquartered is exciting,’ said Riddlebarger. ‘Through Geaux Green, we’re assuring the benefits of the big game are far-reaching and everlasting’.”
Entergy: Super Bowl ‘offers unique opportunity’ to show environmental commitment
“Entergy is committed to protecting our environment, and the Super Bowl offers a unique opportunity to showcase creative programs aimed at making a difference,” said Patty Riddlebarger, director of corporate social responsibility for Entergy Corporation and the environmental initiatives chair for the New Orleans Host Committee.” [PRNewswire]
Superbowl Goes Green; Electric Power Lost
Stay tuned for details.