FutureGen Project – Pork Barrel Now
The Department of Energy resurrected the FutureGen project in Mattoon, Illinois. This project is supposedly the “Flagship” of the future when it comes to generating power from coal – with reduced...
View ArticleIt’s a Start But When and Will It Continue?
President Obama announced a loan guarantee of $8 billion for one new nuclear plant in the United States. On the surface this is a great way to kick off a power renaissance in the power industry. What...
View ArticleThe Coming Construction Boom!
Electric cars and trucks are the signature of the green movement. They will be the savior of the construction industry! These dandy vehicles are the culmination in the transformation from gasoline...
View ArticleConstruction – Are Things Picking Up, If So Why?
I have seen a slight increase in our business. This is a slight increase and it is limited in scope. My company provides estimating and scheduling services to contractors and owners. It is not just...
View ArticleCan the US handle it?
Nearly half of the population of India was without power in the end of July and first part of August. That has many people myself included thinking, what would happen if the United States had a power...
View ArticleNuclear Power
I am in favor of nuclear power. The lifespan, power generation, and emissions are far better than coal or natural gas. Reliability and the consistency of the power are better than solar or wind. I...
View ArticleEPA Has Gone Too Far
The recent EPA ruling that limits the emissions of coal fire power plants has crossed the line. When a regulation on an industry gets to be so cumbersome that you can no longer build the facilities,...
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