When the recent debate over hydraulic fracturing in California first got started, Gov. Jerry Brown made a statement that’s worth recalling: “California is the fourth-largest oil producing state and we want to continue that.” Fortunately, we have the resources and the technology to ensure we remain a leading energy producer. Read More
The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded $2 million to two San Francisco solar energy companies to help fund projects designed to make the technology more affordable. Read More
The U.S. Geological Survey is reporting an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 2.4 struck this afternoon in Sonoma County.The quake shook an area near the Geysers at 4:44 p.m. and had a depth of 1.7 miles, according to the USGS. The tremor was centered three miles north-northeast of the Geysers. Read More
For all the rhetoric about moving to a green economy and billions in new spending to subsidize development of renewable energy resources, the fact remains the nation will be almost totally dependent upon energy generated from burning of fossil fuels – chiefly coal, natural gas and oil – for the foreseeable future. Read More
