The Myth of Wind and Solar Energy: They Are Not Free
December 21, 2012The public is repeatedly told that wind and solar are “free” energy sources. Of course, this statement relates to costs…
ExxonMobil Projects North America to Become Net Energy Exporter
December 19, 2012Last week, ExxonMobil released its annual long-term global forecast and like the International Energy Agency, Exxon Mobil expects North America…
Wind PTC Proponents Misconstrue the Facts
December 5, 2012At the end of the year, the wind production tax credit (PTC) expires. To continue this lavish handout to wind…
Countries Worldwide Propose to Build 1,200 New Coal Plants
November 29, 2012While the war on coal is working, reducing coal generation and consumption and associated carbon dioxide emissions here in the…
Renewable Energy to Decline in 2012
November 19, 2012Renewable generation reached large gains in 2011, but that increase was due to a very good hydroelectric year. Hydroelectricity in…
What AWEA Doesn't Want You To Know About Wind Power
November 9, 2012In 2011, wind energy generated 2.9 percent of our electricity. And, yes, its level of generation has more than doubled…
