starkoski

Keeping Alternate Energy In Perspective

I agree with your article and remember that it takes a hell of a lot of oil, coal, nat gas & nuclear energy to make any alternative energy system. Try building a solar pannel without oil - good luck. Now of course our goal must be renewable energy because all the others are non renewable and will end relatively soon. I have 7 solar systems on my house and I am the biggest supporter of alternate energy - but there is not one alternate energy system or combination that can make up for the amount of energy that we get from fossil fuels. I am also a big investor in alternate energy stocks and all energy companies including oil, nat gas nuclear & coal. Also remember that fossil fuels also make up the building blocks of everything manufactured including aspirin.

The 'Peak Oil' Myth: New Oil Is Plentiful

Jason, unfortunately you do not understand the energy return on energy invested situation involved (EROEI). This entire Peak Oil issue deals with available oil flow rates and not in ground available resources. Also involved is that the quality of the oil is of lesser quality and hense less energy extracted. I suggest that you go to The Simmons International web site and go to his presentations - one named - Are We Nearing The Peak Of Fossil Fuel Energy? Has Twilight In The Desert Begun? This Peak Oil issue is a 120 % probability and Dr. M King Hubbert nailed the USA peak of 1970 and predicted a world peak at about now. He will get a Noble Prize for this some day. The USA has never reversed its peak oil date of 1970 and is still going down every year effectively. If you invest with you malinformation you will loose much money so I suggest you get educated before you loose your shirt and that of the other readers who take your information too seriously.