Comments on: Renewable Energy, Obama And The Credit Crunch http://ecopreneurist.com/2008/11/30/renewable-energy-obama-and-the-credit-crunch/ Green & Sustainable Business Ventures: For Entrepreneurs & Investors Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:59:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Environment News Feed » Renewable Energy, Obama And The Credit Crunch http://ecopreneurist.com/2008/11/30/renewable-energy-obama-and-the-credit-crunch/comment-page-1/#comment-12980 Environment News Feed » Renewable Energy, Obama And The Credit Crunch Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:32:53 +0000 http://ecopreneurist.com/?p=979#comment-12980 [...] Read more of this story » [...] [...] Read more of this story » [...]

]]> By: Kevin G. Davis http://ecopreneurist.com/2008/11/30/renewable-energy-obama-and-the-credit-crunch/comment-page-1/#comment-12600 Kevin G. Davis Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:18:06 +0000 http://ecopreneurist.com/?p=979#comment-12600 Despite the hesitations many business leaders had about what Obama might do once taking office, I think he's taken the right steps and made some great cabinet choices that leave myself and many others in great confidence of his direction. Especially, when looking towards supporting the green energy industry and creating green-collar jobs, Obama is definitely on the right track. Kevin G. Davis Managing Director | Emerald Endeavors For the latest in Green Energy & Clean Technology News, visit www.EmeraldEndeavors.com Despite the hesitations many business leaders had about what Obama might do once taking office, I think he’s taken the right steps and made some great cabinet choices that leave myself and many others in great confidence of his direction. Especially, when looking towards supporting the green energy industry and creating green-collar jobs, Obama is definitely on the right track.

Kevin G. Davis
Managing Director | Emerald Endeavors
For the latest in Green Energy & Clean Technology News, visit http://www.EmeraldEndeavors.com

]]> By: Global Patriot http://ecopreneurist.com/2008/11/30/renewable-energy-obama-and-the-credit-crunch/comment-page-1/#comment-11281 Global Patriot Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:18:56 +0000 http://ecopreneurist.com/?p=979#comment-11281 There will continue to be a reluctance by some to move forward with green initiatives (massive lobbying pressure has been a major force in killing any move away from oil) as there are still trillions of dollars to be made off the oil still in the ground. Do the math, a billion barrels at $50, or at $500 per barrel - we're talking massive pressure here. But we're in the midst of a major paradigm shift, as a critical mass of consumers and business leaders now see the need AND the profit potential of alternative energy. Global warming as been huge in this respect - we're watching the polar ices caps melt before our eyes - it's not just theory anymore. There will continue to be a reluctance by some to move forward with green initiatives (massive lobbying pressure has been a major force in killing any move away from oil) as there are still trillions of dollars to be made off the oil still in the ground. Do the math, a billion barrels at $50, or at $500 per barrel – we’re talking massive pressure here.

But we’re in the midst of a major paradigm shift, as a critical mass of consumers and business leaders now see the need AND the profit potential of alternative energy. Global warming as been huge in this respect – we’re watching the polar ices caps melt before our eyes – it’s not just theory anymore.

]]> By: Meesa http://ecopreneurist.com/2008/11/30/renewable-energy-obama-and-the-credit-crunch/comment-page-1/#comment-11241 Meesa Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:27:01 +0000 http://ecopreneurist.com/?p=979#comment-11241 People must watch the documentary Who Killed The Electric Car? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsJAlrYjGz8 GM and the other car makers could have been market leaders right now in clean cars had they not killed the electric car in the nineties. There was consumer demand and the companies didn't listen. A confidential memo even revealed that the Automobile Manufacturer’s Association wanted to hire a PR firm to carry out a “grassroots and educational campaign” to repeal California’s Zero Emissions Vehicle Mandate set in 1990. The challenge was “greater consumer acceptance of electric vehicles.” Then came the hummer—and we all know how great that was for the environment. People must watch the documentary Who Killed The Electric Car?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsJAlrYjGz8

GM and the other car makers could have been market leaders right now in clean cars had they not killed the electric car in the nineties. There was consumer demand and the companies didn’t listen.

A confidential memo even revealed that the Automobile Manufacturer’s Association wanted to hire a PR firm to carry out a “grassroots and educational campaign” to repeal California’s Zero Emissions Vehicle Mandate set in 1990. The challenge was “greater consumer acceptance of electric vehicles.” Then came the hummer—and we all know how great that was for the environment.

]]> By: sherry http://ecopreneurist.com/2008/11/30/renewable-energy-obama-and-the-credit-crunch/comment-page-1/#comment-11221 sherry Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:41:33 +0000 http://ecopreneurist.com/?p=979#comment-11221 OPEC has us over a barrel literally. This past year the high cost of gas seriously damaged our economy and society as well. Everything, and I mean everything costs more now as a direct result of high fuel costs. From farming to manufacturing and shipping the costs were all directly passed on to us. Now that gas has come down a tad, have you seen the prices of groceries come down. NO! And, OPEC is planning more cuts in production to get prices back up. I just finished a new book by Jeff Wilson called The Manhattan Project of 2009 Energy Independence Now. www.themanhattnaprojectof2009.com. It covers every aspect of our oil consumption ..some interesting things I didn't realize is that we are using oil worldwide at the rate of 2X faster than new oil is being discovered. Electric cars would cost the equivalent of 60 cents a gallon to charge at home and that electricity could be generated by wind or solar.Check out what they are doing in CA with elec cars http://www.betterplace.com/ OPEC has us over a barrel literally. This past year the high cost of gas seriously damaged our economy and society as well. Everything, and I mean everything costs more now as a direct result of high fuel costs. From farming to manufacturing and shipping the costs were all directly passed on to us. Now that gas has come down a tad, have you seen the prices of groceries come down. NO! And, OPEC is planning more cuts in production to get prices back up. I just finished a new book by Jeff Wilson called The Manhattan Project of 2009 Energy Independence Now. http://www.themanhattnaprojectof2009.com. It covers every aspect of our oil consumption ..some interesting things I didn’t realize is that we are using oil worldwide at the rate of 2X faster than new oil is being discovered. Electric cars would cost the equivalent of 60 cents a gallon to charge at home and that electricity could be generated by wind or solar.Check out what they are doing in CA with elec cars http://www.betterplace.com/

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