Tuesday, July 28, 2009

History, can we learn our lesson?

If we look back in history society taps into local sources of energy to grow. The people exploit wood, food, water, then coal, and oil until it exceeds these finite resources and has a bust or population collapse. Have we learned from history?

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

New Paradigm for Solar

Most people think solar electricity is too expensive, but in relation to what? It is a matter of economics now in the Northern California region. If you can have solar on your home and pay a monthly payment that is less than your old bill that you normally pay to the Utility company then solar is now a cash positive investment. This investment has a finite expense, and the Utility company does not. It is like owning vs. renting your energy.

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Energy from the Sun is Cheaper

We have the most powerful energy in the whole world in front of our eyes every day. The energy that comes from the sun and touches the earth every day is enough to supply our needs 10,000 times over. The issue is how can we capture it? I feel like I have the solution.