Capstone Green Energy Corp (fka CGRNQ)

[CaptWhizbang]

Very interesting, Bill. It is clearly evident that environmentally green CPST turbines can reduce carbon emissions in production, use and delivery of just about any energy source. It appears, however, that politically, the US is wearing 2 faces.

What is conflicting is, while CPST may make significant sales from the development of some sources, the source itself may be very detrimental to our planet and our health.

The following is an excerpt from an excellent article today regarding conflicting information regarding the Keystone Pipeline and Climate Change, jobs and other topics.

GOP, climate change is not partisan football
By Sally Kohn, CNN Political Commentator
updated 12:42 PM EST, Fri November 14, 2014

Excerpt(highlights are mine):

What the Keystone XL pipeline clearly would do is divert investment away from renewable energy — and investments in renewable energy produce more bang for the buck. Every $1 million invested in fossil fuels creates just 5.3 jobs while the same amount invested in clean energy creates 16.7 jobs.

In other words, if America builds the Keystone XL pipeline, not only are we not getting a lot of short-term jobs out of the deal and risking the economic cost of crude spills, but we're failing to put investment into green energy opportunity that will yield far more jobs now and in the future. It's plain to see which choice makes sense not only for our planet but for our economy and working families.

Earlier this year, the Global Commission on the Economy and Climate released a report detailing that over the next 15 years, worldwide efforts to limit carbon emissions would cost about $4 trillion, which is about 5% more than would already be spent on infrastructure upgrades to power plants and public transit and other systems. But once you factor in things like lower fuel costs plus fewer deaths from pollution and lower medical bills, this greening actually saves money. But what it also does is create big potential to make money from the companies — and countries — leading the way.

Solar technology alone generates over $100 billion per year in revenues worldwide, a figure steadily climbing. Currently, China makes 64% of the world's solar panels and their production is expected to double by 2017. The United States is lagging behind in this and other rapidly expanding green markets.


http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/14/opinion/kohn-climate-change/index.html?hpt=hp_t3