Monthly Archives: November 2009
Solar Powered Cars?
I’ve been monkeying with energy statistics long enough to know that, as with any statistics, with enough ingenuity you can find some number somewhere to prove your point. My goal on this blog has not been to prove points but … Continue reading
Filed under biofuels, efficiency, solar, transportation
Onshoring and Offshoring Photovoltaic Manufacturing
The New York Times reported today that Suntech Power, China’s largest solar panel manufacturer, will open its first American plant in the U.S., nearl Phoenix. It’s a good thing that some of the economic action around cleantech manufacturing is happening … Continue reading
Filed under solar
Buffett Buys Burlington Northern: The Green Dimension
Warren Buffet’s decision this week to acquire railroad freight company Burlington Northern Santa Fe highlights questions about the the business cycle in the U.S. and the prospects for rail transport. It also shines a light on the influence of sustainability … Continue reading
Filed under efficiency, sustainability, transportation
