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...

Romney’s green energy policies provided boost to state, Massachusetts says

Published on Jun 11 2012 // business, economy, Environmental Policy, renewable energy
Romney’s green energy policies provided boost to state, Massachusetts says
Bloomberg Businessweek pointed out over the weekend the surprising fact that Massachusetts (Presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s home state and big clean energy marketplace) benefited from policies Romney himself laid for the clean energy industry during his term as governor. Romney has been in...

Mitt Romney’s own Solyndra scandal?

Published on Jun 05 2012 // Environmental Policy, solar energy
Mitt Romney’s own Solyndra scandal?
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney has been very critical of the Obama administration’s energy policies over the last 3 years, particularly when it comes to wind, solar and other clean energy technologies. Now his opponents are calling into question Romney-approved state financing provided...

Romney criticizes clean energy, loses some Republican support

Published on Jun 04 2012 // Environmental Policy, renewable energy, wind energy
Romney criticizes clean energy, loses some Republican support
Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney has a negative position on wind and other clean energy technologies, much to the dismay of some members of the Republican party who support clean energy. Romney’s energy policy focuses on more oil drilling and decreased clean-air regulations. He is opposed to government...