Comments for Alternative Energy Blog

Comment on About Alternative Energy - Check It Out by Virgil Sandberg

Virgil Sandberg — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:39:51 +0000

I am a firm believer in alternative energy, but recently have been reading about certain “rare earth elements” that are used in this kind of technology, that are not widely available in this country. In fact it seems that China is main source of these elements, and their environmental practices leave a lot to be desired. I wondered what your view on this is.

Comment on How does the viscosity of biodiesel compare to the viscosity of petroleum-based fuels? by Hanna

Hanna — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:35:35 +0000

we should patronize the use of Biodiesel because it is a renewable source and fossil fuels would soon be depleted. `

Comment on Pollution Control is Easy Using the Right Wind Power Design by Bacnet

Bacnet — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:06:19 +0000

Wind Power is one of the best alternative energy sources that we should utilize, it is very clean and non-polluting. I built a small wind generator at home which can power small appliances.

Comment on How does the viscosity of biodiesel compare to the viscosity of petroleum-based fuels? by Jack

Jack — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:13:08 +0000

i use Biodiesel on my car. i think everyone should use biodiesel so that each one can at least contribute to the environment.

Comment on Is the notion of alternative energy being economically viable wishing thinking? by Rio

Rio — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 07:12:15 +0000

Alternative Energy Feedback: Can it be done?…yes it can. Will it be be done?…only as a last ditch effort. Twenty five years ago I tried promoting passive systems, nothing has changed. That includes government incentives for active or passive alternative energy sources. Once you see local and national government promotions of alternative energy, something may happen. Tonnage, dollars, and KW’s, fossil fuels still has the upper hand. To date, it’s nothing other then wishful thinking.

Comment on Is the notion of alternative energy being economically viable wishing thinking? by Cap'n T

Cap'n T — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 07:07:24 +0000

Alternative Energy Feedback: If you took all the money actually spent on oil production and supply, you’d see a different story.
If Shell were forced to completely pay for the extraction, processing and transporting of their oil (including protection), the price of oil would more than skyrocket. It would be unaffordable for nearly everyone. Since the government subsidizes a good portion of this process I am sure it does make more sense for Shell to continue down the path of oil.

Comment on Is the notion of alternative energy being economically viable wishing thinking? by jim z

jim z — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 05:00:33 +0000

Alternative Energy Feedback: Dana “true cost”?

Translation: that amount socialist can steal from the useful idiots willing to pay the carbon taxes that are based on flawed and exaggerated science.

It isn’t science, it is socialism and carbon taxes were the ultimate goal. It will fail of course as socialism always does. Let’s just hope we get some people running this country who actually understand basic economics, besides that taught by Marx, before they destroy this great country.

Comment on What is the cleanest alternative fuel that has been discovered ? by JOHNNIE B

JOHNNIE B — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 06:43:20 +0000

Alternative Energy Feedback: If u measure the work done for the CO2 produced ,they are all about the same.

Comment on Is the notion of alternative energy being economically viable wishing thinking? by bucket22

bucket22 — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:13:35 +0000

Alternative Energy Feedback: The market doesn’t seem to like that move.

While Vestas (wind power) is up about 5%,
&.yficrumb=cAdph.9vWmW

Royal Dutch Shell is down 1.3%
&.yficrumb=cAdph.9vWmW

It reminds of when oil prices were very low in the 90’s and U.S. auto companies reacted by producing more and more gas guzzlers. Toyota had the foresight to keep up the energy efficiency of their fleet and produce a successful hybrid. Where is GM now?

If you want to see a real economic analysis, take a look at the levelized cost comparison between wind, coal, natural gas, and nuclear:

This analysis was from 2006. Commodity prices today change the numbers to a degree. Coal is cheaper than a year ago, but so is steel (affects wind power capital costs) but the comparison I would be is still fairly accurate.

Comment on Is the notion of alternative energy being economically viable wishing thinking? by Boatman1

Boatman1 — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:56:14 +0000

Alternative Energy Feedback: I agree with Dr.Jello– nuclear power is the answer– “right now”. All the waste from all the reactors operating in the USA since the 1950s could fit on ONE football field! Figuring out how to dispose of this small amount is a social problem ———– not a technical problem.

Lawsuits by environmentalist extends the construction by DECADES! and the raises the COST of construction significantly.

Just wait — as soon as someone suggests building 17,000 windmills on the great plains– the Sierra Club — Greenpiece, and others will suddenly discover 14 different endangered species right where the windmills will be. This has been their tactic for years now. Like this–

EDIT– Dana — “true cost” you actually mean manipulated COST due to unwarranted government tax schemes!