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Tag Archives: EROEI
The climate change story is half true
The climate change story is true in some respects: The climate is indeed changing. And CO2 emissions do seem to affect climate. Burning fossil fuels does indeed make a difference in CO2 levels. The problem I have with the climate … Continue reading
Posted in Financial Implications
Tagged carbon dioxide emissions, economic growth, EROEI, solar panels, wind turbines
1,529 Comments
How the Peak Oil story could be “close,” but not quite right
A few years ago, especially in the 2005-2008 period, many people were concerned that the oil supply would run out. They were concerned about high oil prices and a possible need for rationing. The story was often called “Peak Oil.” Peak … Continue reading
Posted in Financial Implications
Tagged EROEI, EROI, limits to growth, M. King Hubbert, oil prices, peak oil
1,605 Comments
Energy Return on Energy Invested – Prof. Charles Hall’s Comments
In my most recent post, Why the Standard Model of Future Energy Supply Doesn’t Work, I made some comments about the calculation of Energy Returned on Energy Invested. Professor Charles Hall sent me the following response to what I said, which he … Continue reading
Why the Standard Model of Future Energy Supply Doesn’t Work
The most prevalent view regarding future oil supply, as well as total energy supply, seems to be fairly closely related to that expressed by Peak Oilers. Future fossil fuel supply is assumed to be determined by the resources in the … Continue reading
Posted in Financial Implications
Tagged EROEI, EROI, high oil prices, low oil prices, peak oil
1,124 Comments
A Video Game Analogy to Our Energy Predicament
The way the world economy is manipulated by world leaders is a little like a giant video game. The object of the game is to keep the world economy growing, without too many adverse consequences to particular members of the … Continue reading
Posted in Financial Implications
Tagged debt levels, economic growth, EROEI, high oil prices
2,300 Comments
