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Ohio Attempts a New Energy Strategy
Ohio Governor John Kasich is out to revamp the Buckeye state’s energy policy. He is calling for better integration of renewable energy sources, a modernization of health and environmental laws for the...
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Study Claims Renewable Energy Mandates Hike Electric Bills
Does the push for renewable energy increase electricity bills? The Manhattan Institute says yes. A new study by Robert Bryce finds electricity prices are breaking a decades-long trend of decline,...
View ArticleEnergy Policies of the 2012 Presidential Candidates
It’s no secret that is it almost Election Day, and with all of the political ads and media coverage on TV it’s not only hard to escape all of the election talk, but it’s difficult to decipher where...
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iPhone 5 Money Saving Features
The iPhone 5 is an awesome new gadget, so when I started reading about the larger screen, updated camera and faster network, I wondered how I could use these new iPhone 5 apps to make my life easier...
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The Future of Electricity Shopping
With the advent of electricity competition and advances in technology, electric utilities are set for a vast restructuring and consolidation, much like the dramatic changes that took place in the...
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From Garbage to Green – Converting Plastic to Oil
Since its introduction in 1862, plastic has been an integral component of our daily lives, from our alarm clocks to our trendy smart phones, chairs, tables, refrigerators, grocery bags; the list goes...
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Electric Competition is Essential for Success of Electric Cars
The United States has more plug-in electric vehicles than any country in the world. Since 2010, about 50,000 highway-capable plug-in electric cars have been sold in this country, but that’s a mere...
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Lack of Time-of-Use Pricing is Costing Consumers
If you still have an old analog electricity meter in your house, its days are numbered. Advanced metering technology, broadly described as smart meters, is becoming more common across the United...
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What Has Reduced More Carbon Emissions Than Renewable Energy?
Which new energy source is responsible for the largest reduction of greenhouse gas emissions? It’s not solar energy, biomass or even wind energy. The answer is new capacity thanks to plant efficiencies...
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Ruling Against EPA Good News for Texas Electricity Rates
Electricity markets in Texas dodged a big bullet thanks to a U.S. Appeals Court ruling that struck down the EPA’s Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) or Transport rule. The court found CASPR goes...
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Is Your Wood Burning Stove Illegal? Most Likley Yes, According to EPA
For many Americans, the concept of living ‘off the grid’ is a novel notion. Surviving and prospering independently without the tether of utilities and other regulated amenities is a liberating prospect...
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