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Editor's blog

picture of a messy desk and computer screen Few things are more satisfying and rewarding than writing about something about which you are passionate. For me, the environment is one of the things for which I have the greatest passion. As a father of two young girls, and, more generally, as a member of global humanity, I believe there is nothing more important than ensuring that our planet is a livable place for its incredible array of organisms for as long as possible. Few things are more crucial to making sure this occurs than a truly massive shift from fossil -- and finite -- fuels to renewable, clean forms of energy like solar.

Musings on going solar

Article Title	Created	Hits
Solar before the EV the way to go for many	24 Aug 2010	141
How many PV+EV miles could you be banking?	19 Aug 2010	109
Stick-on PV film could improve efficiency by 12%	09 Aug 2010	114
Solar tip: Roll over extra electricity you produce	04 Aug 2010	296
A list of 'inexpensive' things that cost $8,500	30 Jul 2010	503
First month with solar nets 2,600 banked EV miles	28 Jul 2010	178
Solar can replace oil -- and eliminate your gas costs	12 Jul 2010	361
1st week with solar = smiles and Sun Miles™	05 Jul 2010	189
Officially halfway to solar-charged driving	28 Jun 2010	268
377 kWh of wasted sun energy -- and counting	23 Jun 2010	322
Aiding a solar powered home revolution	27 May 2010	322
Do HOAs impede green progress? Part II	27 Mar 2010	215
Solar industry needs a recycling plan	25 Mar 2010	150
Are HOAs holding up environmental progress?	25 Mar 2010	391
Home solar electric erases endless rate hikes	21 Mar 2010	332
Solar payback comes early for solar-charged driver	05 Mar 2010	413
High short-term costs barrier to long-term savings	02 Mar 2010	700
What comes first - the solar system or the EV?	02 Dec 2009	1258
Micro-inverters: Part II	03 Nov 2009	568
Solar rebates falling nationally	03 Nov 2009	196
Are micro-inverters the way to go?	01 Nov 2009	424
Residential solar leasing lands in Colorado	31 Oct 2009	283
When conservation doesn't pay off	23 Oct 2009	451
Scoping out our roof for solar	14 Aug 2009	243

On evs & phevs

Article Title	Created	Hits
What if the electric grid were 100% coal?	29 Aug 2010	252
Is the Nissan LEAF ugly?	22 Aug 2010	235
500-mile EVs + quick charging could doom ICEs	16 Aug 2010	279
A busted nozzle gushing gas -- & 2 kids in the car	10 Aug 2010	191
Hey, LEAF and Volt fans: We’re on the same team	27 Jul 2010	227
EV battery replacement: Inevitable and expensive	22 Jul 2010	103
Honda's new plug-in pledge wins us back	20 Jul 2010	143
Nissan tries to gauge expectations on battery life	16 Jul 2010	254
Nissan LEAF sounds won't be just rustle in wind	16 Jun 2010	229
Checking out the Tesla Roadster in Boulder, Colo.	30 May 2010	413
Dear Honda: No EVs, no deal	18 May 2010	607
Close to 10,000 LEAF leapers -- and counting	17 May 2010	277
More LEAF jumpers than expected?	29 Apr 2010	358
Consumers' leap at LEAF proves naysayers wrong	22 Apr 2010	296
To leap at a LEAF or not to, that is the question	18 Apr 2010	444
What range anxiety?	06 Apr 2010	458
Re-doing the solar math on the Nissan LEAF	02 Apr 2010	758
Renewables give 'The Emperor's New Car' clothes	02 Apr 2010	373
'With no noisy engine, what do you hear?'	18 Feb 2010	318
Why solar is an electric car game-changer	11 Feb 2010	421
CODA Automotive definitely gets it	13 Jan 2010	838
Ten reasons EV/PHEV + renewables = revolution	22 Dec 2009	778
Expert: World lithium supply outlook good	09 Dec 2009	414
An X-Mas wish list for Nissan on the LEAF battery	06 Dec 2009	616
Do EVs really have to be just as noisy?	15 Nov 2009	417
Lotus looks to make EVs as loud as gas cars	06 Nov 2009	424

Politics of sun & fossil fuels

Article Title	Created	Hits
BP spill should put a cap on American hypocrisy	21 Jul 2010	83
Yes, we can do renewable energy + electric cars	18 Jul 2010	181
Why solar-charged driving should rev you up	08 Jul 2010	339
A Bold Plan to turn BP around: Solar gas stations	14 Jun 2010	364
As oil gushes into Gulf, Americans snap up SUVs	12 Jun 2010	185
NYT drives solar-charged driving onto media radar	13 May 2010	269
Media hype ignores hydrogen's long tailpipe	11 May 2010	304
Mad about the spill? Ditch your gas car for an EV	30 Apr 2010	263
Oil, coal disasters should point us toward the sun	27 Apr 2010	327
Is GM's shutdown of Hummer actually a bummer?	08 Apr 2010	128
Seven of world's 10 largest firms are oil companies	02 Apr 2010	302
Put PV renewable energy on rooftops	25 Mar 2010	251
Colorado challenges California on renewables	14 Mar 2010	256
Another reason to solar-charge: Tanker crashes	10 Mar 2010	267
Gas car's tailpipe extends all the way to coal plant	09 Mar 2010	425
Our denial won't prevent The End of Oil	04 Mar 2010	534
Canada's 'oil' sands another reason to solar-charge	01 Mar 2010	280
Will the 'Bloom Box' blow away solar?	23 Feb 2010	495
Study: Clogged traffic = clogged human arteries	14 Feb 2010	301
What you can do to promote pollution free driving	30 Jan 2010	407
Save American democracy: Fuel your car with sun	28 Jan 2010	434
Is bigger solar better solar?	29 Dec 2009	1030
Dear Governors: Plug in to electric revolution	16 Dec 2009	297
Cap & Trade: A dangerous distraction?	02 Dec 2009	268
Electrification Coalition ad stars renewable energy	19 Nov 2009	264
EV-ers must walk the green walk	12 Nov 2009	431
Obsessed with carbon Wall of Shame	10 Nov 2009	231
Nuclear power not green	09 Nov 2009	266
Humans' concept of time: Far too short-sighted	05 Nov 2009	323
NFL QB spikes the 'green' = 'girly' stereotype	06 Oct 2009	239
Would solar-charged cars hurt public transportation?	29 Sep 2009	212
Dirty Coal makes unwanted appearance	26 Sep 2009	208
No more emissions tests -- ever	18 Sep 2009	222
The sun is free	14 Aug 2009	222
EVs will change some things	14 Aug 2009	151

Save more for the ride

Article Title	Created	Hits
Your biggest solar-charged miles thief: Central AC	19 Jul 2010	126
Keep an eye on that AC	14 Aug 2009	196

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