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Posted November 19, 2009
Transmission: Geothermal's Achilles HeelNow that geothermal is finally on our energy priority list, the industry is seeing a new influx of public and private capital. After more than a decade of almost no activity in the U.S. geothermal sector, we're finally seeing a lot... |
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Posted November 12, 2009
Why Geothermal is Both Hot and CoolMost geothermal development in the near future will come from conventional, medium-temperature hydrothermal power plants. But beyond the next few years, a large number of projects that utilize temperature extremes, both hot and cool, may come online. In this podcast, we'll... |
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Posted November 4, 2009
Geothermal: It's Not Just About Drilling HolesIt takes a lot of time and money to build out a geothermal project. Developers can spend millions of dollars and many years just to drill a test well and find a viable resource. Due to the high capital expenditures needed... |
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Posted October 30, 2009
CSP: Bringing Solar to the MassesIn order to bring solar to the terawatt scale, we're going to need every solar-electric and solar-thermal technology possible. But the only technology that can deliver large amounts of electricity, heat and hot water at one time is concentrating solar power.... |
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Posted October 21, 2009
Locking up the Earth's Heat: Geothermal for JailsJails are the perfect place for renewable energy systems. Because they are so energy intensive, administrators and taxpayers are always looking for new ways to reduce energy needs and satisfy electrical, heating and cooling demands on site. In this podcast, we'll... |
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Posted October 15, 2009
Solar Thermal: Leading by ExampleBack in 1979, President Jimmy Carter put a large solar thermal system on the White House, calling on American businesses and consumers to make solar the future, not a "curiosity" or an "example of a road not taken." Unfortunately, six years... |
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Posted October 9, 2009
Biomass Thermal Heats UpFor a decade, Europe has been supporting biomass thermal energy, creating a large commercial and industrial market for resources like wood pellets. Here in the U.S., support has been absent; therefore, wood pellets play only a niche role in residential applications.... |
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Posted October 1, 2009
Making Waste a Part of the SolutionModern society has been built around disposable products. It seems that nothing is made to last anymore. That has caused an unprecedented build up of waste, increasing environmental problems and social friction over where to put our trash. Beyond reducing consumption... |
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Posted September 24, 2009
Making Electric Transportation WorkThe automobile and electricity industries have avoided dramatic change for decades. Today, because of environmental and geopolitical concerns, auto companies and utilities are re-evaluating the fundamentals of how they do business. However, by working together and embracing change, many of these... |
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Posted September 17, 2009
Eating Cellulose and Sweating Fuels -- The Next Biofuel Revolution?The race is on to develop the next generation of biofuels. Biotechnology companies of all kinds have taken up the challenge and are looking in every corner of the globe for organisms that will help us make cheap, abundant, non-food based... |
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Posted September 10, 2009
Surviving the Biodiesel DownturnThe biodiesel industry has been in rough shape over the last year. With oil prices down, two thirds of American refineries sitting unused and no national target for the fuel, there are many questions about where the industry will go next.... |
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Posted September 3, 2009
Will the Rough Patch Continue for Ethanol?The last year has been a bad one for the corn ethanol industry. With relatively high grain prices and low oil prices, producers have struggled to stay profitable and many companies have gone bankrupt. In addition, growing consumer backlash has caused... |
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Posted August 27, 2009
Ushering in a New Wave of Hydropower GrowthHydro in the U.S. is poised for another period of major growth. With states recognizing hydro in renewable portfolio standards, companies getting access to stimulus funds and a range of new players getting into the industry, the environment is looking good.... |
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Posted August 20, 2009
Building Community Support for RenewablesPublic opposition is a formidable hurdle for any project developer. Around one quarter of all wind projects in the U.S. are delayed or stopped because concerns over project siting and general distrust of the developer. In this podcast, we'll look at... |
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Posted August 14, 2009
Navigating the Rough Waters of Ocean Energy RegulationPermitting and licensing energy projects isn't exactly the easiest process. But in the marine environment -- both for fossil and renewable energies -- the process can be much more difficult. In this podcast, we'll look at why regulation is so complex... |
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