Re: new and old
mInvestor
6/11/2012 7:46:10 PM
Does building power plants in other countries help us in US?
Re: new and old
driven
6/11/2012 4:11:56 PM
We have a long way to go on solar. But with the declining federal support here, it looks like companies are exploring opportunities abroad. First Solar just said it would design and build two utility-scale power plants in Australia totaling 159 megawatts of capacity for AGL Energy Ltd.
Re: new and old
mInvestor
5/31/2012 11:44:43 AM
One day, solar energy will be able to provide sufficient energy to our daily life. Before that day (could be far away), solar energy can only work as a small supplyment for the whole energy industry. Yes, it's so ironic.
Obama hasn't fared as badly as you might think with the energy industry overall, although he has received less than half the $1.8 million that Mitt Romney has accumulated in the 2012 cycle through April 15. Of course, the biggest chunk came not from oil or gas--but the largest nuclear operator in the United States.
"There does not seem to be any lingering affection for Obama among energy industry execs"
Wow, now that is shocking. Energy execs don't like the Dems?
Here's the thing about energy execs: They make a crapload of money and they don't have much a history of caring anything about the environment. They are like teenagers in a liquor store: You have to keep your eye on them. Just take a look at their history of handling major foul-ups like the Exxon Valdex and BP Deepwater Horizon.
I believe you do have to have a balanced approach and the energy industry has to accept that it will be regulated. If we didn't regulate them, you'd known what they'd do -- they'd drill a huge hole in everybody's backyard and never clean up anything, because that way they make more money.
So while I like the development of domestic energy resources I do like the fact that at least somebody is trying to keep an eye on them.
There does not seem to be any lingering affection for Obama among energy industry execs, at least not the ones who attended the Williston conference.
Re: how the numbers stack up
Tenacious
5/29/2012 9:58:46 PM
It'll be interesting to see how the policies evolve, if at all, should the November election bring some significant changes to Washington.
Re: how the numbers stack up
Drivewaygirl
5/29/2012 9:42:03 PM
Obama's energy policy has lacked direction, much less substance. It seems the gains made in ND occurred in spite of the administration rather than because of it.
Re: how the numbers stack up
cat tail
5/29/2012 9:21:36 PM
Amazing how we allow our economy to be controlled by politics. A little balance, and common sense, would go a long way!
@driven
agreed -- though drilling has increased in the last three years. A moratorium would kill the industry. Let's hope for a more balanced solution.
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