Same subject -- can companies really pass on the costs of a tax increase to consumers? Do they pass on the benefits of a subsidy?Here's more bogosity from Sen. John Kyl of Arizona, regarding this week's defeated attempt to tax big oil to … [Read more...]
Subsidies for “UNKILLABLE DRACULAS”
Bela Lugosi's got nothin' on Big Coal, but the parallel is humorously appropriate when you consider blood sucking air pollution, global warming, mountaintop removal, strip mining, coal slurry ponds, acid rain, and such. From today's … [Read more...]
Richardson talks to DFA about energy
DFA has invited all the Democratic presidential candidates to speak directly to their members about specific issues. Here is Bill Richardson's response on energy:His energy plan is posted here. It's quite aggressive -- and why … [Read more...]
One Billion Bulbs, a great project by a right wing blog
I don't care if you believe global warming is happening, or if you think it can't be stopped. Everybody likes saving money, and CF bulbs do just that. If you're worried about the mercury in the bulb, know that an incandescent … [Read more...]
No Nukes: 30 years later
Away from the marshes of Seabrook, a citizens' movement took aim at the industry's Achilles' heal and won. The strategy was to cut the nukes off from the public money supply, and in town meetings and elections and legislatures and utility … [Read more...]
Rally Against Dominion Power
The first issue would require Dominion to report on its efforts to reduce carbon dioxide. At a time when corporations such as ExxonMobil are consciously taking steps to decrease their negative impact on the environment, Dominion isn't doing … [Read more...]
From Blue to Green
No, not switching parties, just thinking about adding solar panels to my house, if possible. I'd appreciate any help; I'm trying to find stuff on the NSTAR website, but it's a challenge. Thanks in advance.(I hope this isn't off-topic; I … [Read more...]
A Culture Of Incompetence At The Department Of Energy
This careless dilly-dallying has harmed the environment and the drained pockets of Americans for far too long. According to the GAO, if you look at just the top 4 appliances where the greatest energy savings can be achieved through new … [Read more...]
Manhattan Project for our Energy Supply
I stumbled across an interesting article in the NY Post. It is actually two weeks old but a former Department of Energy official is calling for a Manhattan Project for our energy supply.I think its an interesting idea and wanted to bring … [Read more...]
Renewable Energy Choices and Electricity Metering
My first question was asking about whether the state has any plans to require power companies to provide an option for residents interested in having all their electricity generated by renewable sources. Currently, some utility companies … [Read more...]