Category Archives: Energy

California Shows Why Globull Warming Laws Are Called “Green”

Time and time again, Climate Realists like myself have pointed out that the whole “climate change (hoax)” movement is not about actually dealing with the “carbon poison” and saving the Earth from rising temperatures (which are well within the norm for warm periods over the last 7,000 years): it’s about control and…..money! (via Climate Depot) […]

Oops: Yet Another Obama Solar DOE Project Goes Belly Up

The downside, other than the massive amounts of taxpayer funds wasted, is that these types of poor loans turn people off from what could be an otherwise smart move towards getting alternative energies to be competitive with fossil fuels (Washington Post) A California solar energy company that was unable to meet a deadline for an […]

Good News! Reno Wind Turbine That Cost $21,000 Saves $4!

I’ve always said that I’m supportive in moving towards alternative energy methods, but, when it comes to big wind farms, I’d have to admit that with each new #Fail story, I’ve moved to the “this is really idiot and should be stopped cause it’s madness” side (via Tom Nelson and The New Nostradamus of the […]

Bummer: GOP “Emasculating” Obama Renewable Energy Efforts

In other words, Joe is upset that the GOP refuses to appropriate funds that can be used to scratch the backs of rich Obama campaign donors (Washington Times) More investment in “green” technology is shaping up to be a cornerstone of President Obama’s re-election effort, and the administration’s No. 2 man on Sunday accused Republicans […]

This Year’s Hilarious Earth Hour Theme: “I Will If You Will”

You truly have to love Warmists: first they’re taking a whopping one hour out of their lives to supposedly turn all their lights off (but they are forgetting about all the vampire power, and should unplug everything) and pretend they live in North Korea. Then there is this year’s theme, which I have been dying […]

Ecotality: Yet Another Obama “Green” Energy Fail?

The Daily Caller has the story GOP leaders are investigating Ecotality Inc., yet another troubled green-tech company that has received taxpayer funds and public support from the White House. The firm has received roughly $126 million from the the Department of Energy to install roughly 14,000 electric car chargers, has donated thousands of dollars to […]

68% Disaprove Of How Obama Handles Rising Gas Prices

A good news/bad news poll. The good news (Reuters) More than two-thirds of Americans disapprove of the way President Barack Obama is handling high gasoline prices, although most do not blame him for them, according to a Reuters/Ipsos online poll released on Tuesday. Sixty-eight percent disapprove and 24 percent approve of how Obama is responding […]

EPA To Impose Limits On Trace Gas Necessary For Life For Coal Plants

Remember this? “Under my plan, the “Cap and Trade System” electricity rates would necessarily sky rocket” Well, since he cannot get that to happen through legislation, even during the time Democrats fully controlled the Senate and House, (NMP) Obama looks to have the EPA institute regulations which will lead to higher energy costs and less […]

AP Tries The “More Supply Doesn’t Decrease Price” Trick

Statistics can tell you anything you want (WRAL) It’s the political cure-all for high gas prices: Drill here, drill now. But more U.S. drilling has not changed how deeply the gas pump drills into your wallet, math and history show. A statistical analysis of 36 years of monthly, inflation-adjusted gasoline prices and U.S. domestic oil […]

Massive Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against First Solar

The green boondoggles continue (NLPC) Securities law firms are lining up to get a piece of the action after a class action lawsuit was filed against federally subsidized First Solar, Inc., allegedly because the company failed to disclose the massive costs it was incurring due to defects in its solar panels, leading investors to believe […]

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