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Entries Tagged as 'Historic Energy'

Peak Oil – Time for Investments into Alternative Energy

May 6th, 2008 · 1 Comment

The question of Peak Oil, first proposed by Dr. M. King Hubbert can best be illustrated by analyzing the supply and demand for oil. With use of statistics complied by Energy Information Administration (EIA) , the tenuous position our energy needs becomes more apparent. Let’s examine the latest data from […]

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Tags: Carbon and Climate · Energy Security · Energy Independence · Peak Oil · Global Warming · Oil Energy · Alternative Energy · Energy Costs · Hydrocarbon Fuels · Historic Energy

The Economics of Energy – why wind, hydrogen fuel cells, and solar are an imperative

January 30th, 2008 · No Comments

From the Industrial Revolution we learned that economic growth is inextricably linked to energy and as a result, our future is dependent upon equitable access to energy. When the Stourbridge Lion made entry as the first American steam locomotive in 1829 it was used to transport Anthracite coal mined in nearby Carbondale, PA to […]

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Tags: Global Warming · Carbon and Climate · Wood Energy · Oil Energy · CO2 Emissions · Automobile Fuel Efficiency · Energy Expenditures · Fuel Cells · Hydrogen Energy · Energy Independence · Energy Security · Carbon Economics · Hydrocarbon Fuels · Wind Energy · Solar Energy · Historic Energy · Coal Energy · Alternative Energy · Energy Costs · Fuel Costs · Carbon Footprint · Carbon Emissions · Fuel Efficiency · Energy Economics

Energy Shocks: Vulnerability Update

November 2nd, 2007 · No Comments

Rising oil prices have driven exploration and drilling activity, yet oil production remains anemic in comparison. Could the latest data suggest oil production is nearing a peak? With global demand expected to rise over 30% by 2030 according to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, Handicapping the Environmental Gold Rush […]

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Tags: Oil Energy · Hydrocarbon Fuels · Transportation Energy Economics · Energy Security · Hydrogen Energy · Fuel Costs · Energy Costs · Historic Energy · Home Energy Economics · Solar Energy · Wind Energy · Alternative Energy · Energy Economics

Solar and Hydrogen Energy - where vehicle fuel efficiency is headed

October 17th, 2007 · 2 Comments

Despite efforts that have enabled the U.S. to limit its demand for oil, world oil demand is up significantly. Advances in technology such as solar energy and vehicle fuel cell could help the world reduce its dependence on oil.
Figure 1 Oil and Gold Prices

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the […]

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Tags: Energy Security · Automobile Fuel Efficiency · Transportation Energy Economics · Oil Energy · Energy Independence · Hydrogen Energy · Biodiesel Energy · Fuel Cells · Hydrogen Economics · CO2 Emissions · Hydrocarbon Fuels · Alternative Energy · Solar Energy · Historic Energy · Energy Costs · Fuel Efficiency · Fuel Costs · Carbon Footprint · Carbon Emissions · Energy Economics

Home Heating Concerns

September 25th, 2007 · No Comments

With oil prices over $80 per barrel, the National Energy Assistance Directors’ Association in its press release today Record Home Heating Prices for Heating is expecting the average home heating cost for the ’08-’08 season to rise 9.9%. For homeowners using oil heat, heating costs are expected to increase 28% and […]

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Tags: Global Warming · Propane Energy · Oil Energy · CO2 Emissions · Carbon and Climate · Ethanol Energy · Energy Independence · Energy Security · Energy Expenditures · Carbon Economics · Hydrocarbon Fuels · Solar Energy · Historic Energy · Home Energy Economics · Alternative Energy · Home Heating Costs · Fuel Costs · Carbon Emissions · Energy Costs · Energy Economics

Coal: Fueling the American Industrial Revolution to Today’s Electric

August 6th, 2007 · No Comments

Why the economics of coal helps us better understand the benefits of wind and solar energy
On August 8, 1829, the Stourbridge Lion made entry as the first American steam locomotive in Honesdale, PA initiating the American Railroad. The steam locomotive railroad was the first developed to transport Anthracite coal mined in nearby Carbondale, PA […]

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Tags: Wind Energy · Solar Energy · Historic Energy · Coal Energy · Energy Economics