Category Archives: Energy

Warmists Are Suddenly Coming Out In Favor Of Nuclear Power

Yes, yes, there have always been a few members of the Cult of Climastrology who support nuclear power, but, the CoC is so chock full of extreme-enviros who were unhinged over nuclear power that most have said “nyet” to it as a way to reduce mankind’s carbon footprint. That might be changing, as we see […]

There’s Only One Solution To Ending Hotcoldwetdry Or Something

Surprisingly, it’s not a tax, as written by Mayer Hillman at the UK Guardian There are three options in tackling climate change. Only one will work The world faces a near-impossible decision – one that is already determining the character and quality of the lives of the generations succeeding us. It is clear from the […]

Surprise: NJ Solar Industry Set To Collapse Without Massive Subsidies

There’s a difference between tax breaks and subsidies. I’m not going to bother explaining it, the Internet is your friend, and people who constantly yammer about subsidies for oil companies are clueless fools. Especially when all these “alternative” and supposedly green industries just like solar receive both NEW JERSEY SOLAR INDUSTRY AT RISK OF COLLAPSE […]

Suddenly, Washington Post Is Against Using Food For Fuel (’cause Trump)

This reminds me of the time that the NY Times came to the realization that using food for fuel is a Bad Idea (it’s worth reading the full article, as it still applies today). Of course, that was during the Obama administration (4/7/2011), so there was no hint of Blaming Obama. Now we have the […]

Labour Wants UK Powered By Unicorns And Fairies By 2030

It’s a shame that none of the MPs in the other parties stand up and say “when will you make your own home to be powered by “green” energy?” Labour wants green energy to power most UK homes by 2030 Almost all of Britain’s homes and businesses would be powered by wind, solar and nuclear […]

State Which Uses Lots Of Fossil Fuels Vows To Move State Off Fossil Fueled Electric Grid ‘Cause ‘Climate Change’

This is amusing California lawmakers are in the middle of a historic vote to move the state completely off fossil fuels, with 72 percent of the state's residents backing the proposal https://t.co/QvER0ScoYb pic.twitter.com/Lo2OuKRe3Y — CBS News (@CBSNews) August 29, 2018 Let’s take a look California’s assembly has voted to move the state’s electricity completely off […]

EPA Announces Plan To Formally Abandon Obama’s Clean Power Plan

Yet another one of Obama’s “legacies” will soon be down the tubes (The Hill) Acting Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler signed off on a proposal Monday to reverse a landmark Obama-era measure that placed restrictions on the coal industry in an effort to curb greenhouse gas emissions, The Wall Street Journal reported. The news outlet reviewed a copy of […]

Connecticut Latest State To Dump Solar Subsidies

State after state is finding that this whole “green energy” and net metering thing aren’t working out too well for the consumer (Daily Caller) Connecticut is about to become the latest state to reform its expensive net metering program, saving money for the vast majority of electricity customers who do not own a solar installation. […]

Most Environmentally Friendly State In Nation Rolls Back Solar Subsidies

Because electricity costs are going up (Daily Caller) Following a growing number of states, Vermont has chosen to reduce compensation given to solar panel owners and allow a more fair rate for all electricity customers in the state. Vermont is scaling back the amount of money given to customers participating in the state’s net metering program. […]

Building A Home In California? You’ll Be Required To Have Solar Panels

As if home prices weren’t high in California as it is. Trulia rates the state 3rd in median home price behind Hawaii and D.C. (obviously, there are tons of factors that make home prices higher, so it can’t all be blamed on state and local rules and such). And CNBC ranked California 3rd highest for […]

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