Former Lt. General says America’s oil addiction threatens national security

Former Lt. General says America’s oil addiction threatens national security
I’ve often written about the growing demand for renewable energy within the U.S. Military (see here, here and here). Renewable energy initiatives reach all branches: the United States Army is committed to producing one gigawatt of renewable energy–enough to power 250,000 homes–as an increased...

US must upgrade power lines before ramping up renewable energy projects

Published on Sep 20 2012 // energy independence, solar energy
US must upgrade power lines before ramping up renewable energy projects
The Telegraph Herald highlighted an issue that many people may not consider when advocating renewable energy projects: a lack of an adequate transmission system to move clean energy generated in remote desert areas to more populated regions around the country. Developers–and the government–believe...

Energy independent by 2020: Romney releases energy policy details

Energy independent by 2020: Romney releases energy policy details
Today while campaigning in New Mexico, Republican candidate Mitt Romney talked more about the details surrounding his newly-disclosed energy proposal. The white paper, titled “The Romney Plan for a Stronger Middle Class: Energy Independence“, was released to the public and discussed with...

The more rational way to fight big energy companies and rising energy prices.

The more rational way to fight big energy companies and rising energy prices.
It’s delusional to think that the price of gasoline or electricity produced by fossil fuel will EVER go down. Any finite resource you consume gets more expensive as that resource depletes. Getting mad at big energy and gas companies SCREWING you out of your hard earned dollars is NOT WISE. You’re...

The largest wealth creation opportunity of our time. Are you ready for it?

The largest wealth creation opportunity of our time. Are you ready for it?
By: Matt Bartlett Where there’s a will, there’s a way. This is a key ingredient to American success over the last couple of centuries. The Will to effect change, innovate new technologies and become financially successful has established the United States firmly as a world leader. When it...

Renewable energy vs. fossil fuels: America’s energy future

Renewable energy vs. fossil fuels: America’s energy future
CNBC reprinted a story from Oilprice.com about the politics that have pitted the growth potential of the renewable energy industry against a revival of domestic gas and oil production. “The mainstream media has a knee-jerk tendency to view energy jobs from a polarized perspective, focusing singularly...

Why many of my solar clients don’t care about saving money

Why many of my solar clients don’t care about saving money
By: Matt Bartlett When I first got involved in the solar industry, it was to build a successful business offering something that helped people save money on their energy bills and reduce their carbon emissions. But over the years, as we grew the company, I began to better understand our clients, myself,...

Solar Panels: Beyond ROI, Payback Periods & Money

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UK will transform Isle of Wight into “Eco Island” by 2020

UK will transform Isle of Wight into “Eco Island” by 2020
From England’s beautiful south coast, here’s something to get excited about: the Isle of Wight is endeavoring to become the largest single sustainability project in the UK.  By 2020, the island’s community of 140,000 inhabitants will become a net exporter of energy. Additionally, residents...

New Energy Policy in Antigua/Barbuda Relies on Renewables

New Energy Policy in Antigua/Barbuda Relies on Renewables
Antigua and Barbuda, with a population of less than 90,000, has been largely dependent on fossil fuels to sustain their dominant industry: tourism. But the islands are now focusing on the promise of renewable energy sources  since increases in energy prices and growing climate change concerns have...