Alison's Articles

In the past, we made assumptions about our economy and our society that fit with the spirit of those times. The spirit of conquest and manifest destiny rushed through our American veins and led us tow...

There are many experts who feel that the market potential of renewable energy will only be fully realized if smart grid technologies and services are successful. But first, we need to define the smart...

Here is an observation: If we build a clean energy economy and infrastructure, there are three major shifts in the overall energy picture that will be realized:

The activity around making markets for carbon continues to grow as climate issues gain more traction in the policy realm under a new administration. For those who are not up to speed on the ins and o...

There is so much talk today about carbon legislation that I'd like to ask a really basic question. How do carbon markets work? And how do they help foster the development of renewable energy? -- Dann...