Obama's newest initiative "Cash for Caulkers" would promote energy efficiency by offering government rebates for modified homes.

A number of people have written to ask why I haven't commented on the climate bill. There are two reasons. First, the House and Senate versions are very different, so the final form may not resemble the version the House just passed. Second, I haven't had the time to read ...

Sometimes I come across information that isn't publicly known. That occasionally happens because I am digging, and I uncover something newsworthy. I can generally report on those kinds of things. But sometimes it is because someone sends me information that is confidential - or they tell me something they learned ...

EPA administrator delivers "message of hope" committing the U.S. to the fight against climate change in a major departure from the former President's policies.

President Obama and his Energy Secretary warned of the drastic consequences climate change can cause, especially to small island nations.

Feasible? Yes. Realistic? No.Do I believe the U.S. can be energy independent? Yes, I believe that with certain draconian measures, the U.S. could achieve energy independence within 10 years. But emphasis must be placed on 'draconian.' So yes, I think Barack Obama could make good on ...

Tis the season for Top 10 stories, and here are what I think were the Top 10 energy stories of the year.1. Unprecedented volatility in the energy marketsOil prices raced to nearly $150 a barrel, and then fell to the $30's by year end. ...

Listening When We DisagreeBarack Obama has said that energy is going to be one of his top priorities. I believe he is completely sincere about this and that energy will get a lot of attention early on in his administration. I believe he is committed to moving the ...

I am working on a critique of President-elect Obama's energy proposals. I am working to complete this before Monday, as I fly back to Europe then and will be quite busy for a few days. While I work on this, I thought I would provide the highlights of his proposals ...

The networks haven't called it yet, but this deal is done. It's too early to tell if it's going to be the 100 electoral vote margin that I predicted, but it is looking like a landslide in the electoral college.I hope that Obama runs the country the ...