Rural Energy Production and Access to MarketsBy Crady deGolian | Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 10:31 am With gas prices rapidly approaching $4 a gallon across much of the country and unrest gripping large portions of the Middle East, states and the federal government are facing a series of pressing energy challenges. While much attention is frequently given to U.S. dependence on foreign oil, questions about rural energy production and access to markets are no less pressing in large portions of the country. |
U.S. Offshore Wind PotentialBy Doug Myers | Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at 2:12 pm The United States has vast offshore wind power potential. Yet despite the potential to produce clean, cost-effective electricity, huge challenges remain to commercial deployment. However, some progress is already being made toward developing an offshore wind power industry. |
Solar Energy: Gearing Up to DeployBy Doug Myers | Friday, June 11, 2010 at 1:33 pmLast week I attended the Department of Energy’s Solar Boot Camp at its National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) in Golden, CO. The 3-day intensive training was held for the energy staff from those organizations that support state officials. |
Electricity TransmissionBy Doug Myers and Gabe Swain | Sunday, June 1, 2008 at 12:00 am Stress on the electricity transmission grid is growing. This stress can be eased by greater interstate cooperation and increased efficiency and conservation measures. |
