THE BIODESEL CHOICE

The production and use of biodiesel is on the rise across the United States as car manufacturers are offering a greater variety of clean diesel choices. While initially there were performance issues related to diesels and biodiesels, even these are being resolved.  Nonetheless, two issues of concern remain — price and availability. The biodiesel choice

CAPE WIND:

Issue:  Does it make sense to invest in wind farms?   Conclusion: For consumers – yes.  For business – yes.

Editors’ note:  Our Love Affair with Green has quotes from James Gordon, Cape Wind’s Chief Executive on the day of his legislative victory  Cape Wind: A brilliant solution “legal logged” by the NIMBYs

GEOTHERMAL POWER

When you think about renewable energy, solar or wind power seem to come to mind first.  Maybe because photovoltaic farms and wind turbines make wonderful graphics for the news media.  But, there is another renewable energy source being used right now, just beneath our feet – geothermal energy.  Some may overlook it, but it is an abundant, reliable and environmentally-sound choice for the future.  Geothermal Power: Ready to heat up

SOLAR’S  SHINING MOMENT

Solar power is clean, abundant and renewable.  The solar resources inthe Southwest deserts could produce sufficient electricity to fulfill all of the electrical needs of the U.S.  Yet, solar power accounts for only 0.2% of all the electricity generated in the U.S.   Solar power’s shining moment