Category Archives: Energy

While We’re On The Aussies……. More Fun Math!!! Fact Checking Tony Abbott

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

From the Conversation, again…… Tony Abbott has said he will scrap the carbon “tax”, leading to a fall in electricity prices. In his budget reply speech he stated: We will abolish the carbon tax – because that’s the quickest way … Continue reading →

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Posted in Energy | 58 Comments

IEA Confirms Suyts! US Oil Production Affecting World Oil Prices And Production!!!

Posted on May 14, 2013 by

I’ve long stated that the US can use it’s oil reserves to dominate the world’s oil supply and production.  In spite of this administration’s hostility to domestic production, the value of it is too great to thwart it’s production.  I’ve … Continue reading →

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Posted in Economics, Energy | 14 Comments

A Bargain At Any Cost? —- $11.45 Million Per Green Job!!!

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

From the IER….. Without much fanfare, the Department of Energy (DOE) recently updated the list of loan guarantee projects on its website. Unlike in 2008, when Barack Obama pledged to create 5 million jobs over 10 years by directing taxpayer … Continue reading →

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Posted in Economics, Energy | 12 Comments

Are Some Alarmists Addressing Reality?

Posted on May 8, 2013 by

Well, I do give props where I think they’re due.  And there are a couple of alarmists who deserve at least half credit for recognizing a simple fact.  I’ve got to say, coming from one isn’t much of a surprise, … Continue reading →

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Posted in Climate, Energy | 333 Comments

More Economic News! Duke Energy Down

Posted on May 3, 2013 by

On the heels of that magnificent jobs report we have this from the US’ largest energy supplier, Duke energy.  (They also have holdings in South America) Duke supplies electricity to places which spans 6 states, Florida, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, North … Continue reading →

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Posted in Economics, Energy | 28 Comments

Yes, She Would Be Exactly That

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

HuffPo has been very giving, today.  I’ll let the commenters present more thoughtful discussion about the Keystone Pipeline issue.  But, I just had to share this part. Keystone XL Oklahoma Opposition: A History Of Oil And A Future On The … Continue reading →

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Posted in Climate, Economics, Energy | 9 Comments

Nutty Nuccitelli Utterly Fails In His Critique Of Spencer

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

Good heavens can these nutters get any more sophist than what they already are? Catholic Online interviewed Roy Spencer last week.  Nuccitelli takes exception to a statement Spencer made. “Current solar and wind technologies are too expensive, unreliable, and can … Continue reading →

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Posted in Climate, Economics, Energy | 21 Comments

LOL!!!! Is There Any Reason To Oppose Keystone Now?

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

USGS: 7.4B barrels of oil possible in ND, Mont. BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Government data released Tuesday show that 7.4 billion barrels of oil could be recovered from two massive shale formations spanning parts of the Dakotas and Montana, nearly … Continue reading →

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Climate Nutters Threaten Lawlessness!!! To Target Australia’s Coal Exports!!!

Posted on April 28, 2013 by

Because, when children don’t get their way, this is what they do.  I’m waiting for them to threaten to hold their breath or something.  From Australia’s Conversation….. When the time comes to disobey: civil disobedience and coal What a fascinating … Continue reading →

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Posted in Climate, Economics, Energy | 12 Comments

Breakthrough In Hydrogen Production!!!! Except …….

Posted on April 18, 2013 by

Many readers here would know I’m a huge supporter of looking for sensible alternatives to our various fuel sources we have today.  I believe sometime in the future we’ll have hydrogen as a major fuel source.  So, I read, with … Continue reading →

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Posted in Energy | 26 Comments