Category Archives: Energy

Alternatives, choices, trade-offs, perspective, etc.

Tracking the Growth of American Authoritarianism

“Can There Really Be Fascist People In A Democracy?”
Libertarians are stealthily taking over America.
Since the 1971 Powell Memo, America has moved closer and closer to Fascism.

 

The ‘Crude’ Realities of Oil Supply

Posted on July 31, 2008 by Andy Hailey

In a recent email announcing the introduction of The Domestic Drilling Act (H.R.6593) and The Consumer Energy Supply Act (H.R. 6578), Congressman Nick Lampson (D-TX) stated, “As we find ourselves competing with rapidly growing nations such as China and India … Continue reading →

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Senator Kay Bailey-Hutchison – CEOs Are Her Real Concern

Posted on November 29, 2007 by Andy Hailey

In Congress is drilling a dry hole, Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison tries to scare us into supporting the poor abused CEOs of the oil industry. I couldn’t resist. I had to send her the following message via her web site. … Continue reading →

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Gasoline Prices – Now With Prices and Emotions Falling, A Little Perspective

Posted on September 29, 2006 by Andy Hailey

According to the Energy Information Agency (EIA) of the U. S. government, “In 2005 the price of crude oil averaged $50.23 per barrel, and crude oil accounted for about 53 percent of the cost of a gallon of regular grade … Continue reading →

  • Recent NPR Story: <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6149930" target="_blank" title="Dip in Gas Prices Helps Consumers, Hurts Investors">Dip in Gas Prices Helps Consumers, Hurts Investors</a>
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283,865,610,000 Gallons of Petrol – Breaking the Addiction, Maybe, Maybe Not?

Posted on July 2, 2006 by Andy Hailey

The United States consumed almost 284 billion gallons of finished petroleum products in 2005. About half, 49 percent, went to power our autos, pickups, hybrids, and SUVs. Another 22 percent, distillate fuel oil (diesel and fuel oils), went to space … Continue reading →

  • Related Web Article: <a href="http://www.ethanolrfa.org/industry/statistics/#A" target="_blank" title="Historic U.S. Fuel Ethanol Production">Ethanol Industry Statistics</a>, <a href="http://hubbert.mines.edu/news/Pimentel_98-2.pdf" target="_blank" title="Ethanol maker's public debut draws interest, but analysts say ENERGY AND DOLLAR COSTS OF ETHANOL PRODUCTION WITH CORN">ENERGY AND DOLLAR COSTS OF ETHANOL PRODUCTION WITH CORN</a>, <a href="http://www.sonyclassics.com/whokilledtheelectriccar/?detectflash=false" target="_blank" title="A quietly shocking indictment of our gas-gussling auto companies and the petro-politicians who love them.">Who Killed the Electric Car?</a>
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Oil Profits – Can’t Someone Else Pay for Them?

Posted on May 1, 2006 by Andy Hailey

Every time the issue of oil profits makes the news or is part of a nearby conversation, I wonder why we only get upset with big oil? Why don’t we rant and rave about others who make fast growing profits … Continue reading →

  • Related NPR Stories: <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5367096" target="_blank" title="With a gallon of gasoline costing $3 in much of America, many consumers wonder how the price is broken down, from oil fields, refineries, suppliers and the pump.">Fuming Over Gas: Where the Pennies Go</a>, <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5366660" target="_blank" title="On Tuesday, President Bush announced a four-point plan to lower the cost of a fill-up. Guests discuss how gas prices are determined.">Paying for it at the Pump: Deconstructing Gas Prices</a>
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What Price Crude? – To Keep Our SUVs or Hybrids Humming

Posted on November 28, 2005 by Andy Hailey

What are our options, the likelihood of their success, and when does it become cost effective to invest in those options? Continue reading →

  • Related NPR Stories: <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5006963" target="_blank" title="Ed Gordon and his guest discuss huge oil industry profits">Roundtable: Oil Industry, Discipline in Schools</a>, <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5033855" target="_blank" title="Browne says that high inventories of crude oil prove that the global supply system works rather well.">BP CEO Discusses Global Energy</a>
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Big Oil Profits – Some Perspective, No Rhetoric

Posted on November 11, 2005 by Andy Hailey

So, with the exception of Conoco Phillips, shouldn’t everyone be equally upset with all companies that have seen earnings growth that is even higher than Exxon Mobile? This includes Home Depot, Johnson & Johnson, Hershey Foods, Toyota, Walgreens, Coca-Cola. Continue reading →

  • Recent NPR Story: <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5007348">Big Oil Execs Defend Record Profits</a>
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Excessive Profits? – What About Employee Benefits?

Posted on October 31, 2005 by Andy Hailey

Yes, oil companies have seen an increase in their profits, but I’m more concerned about another company with high earnings.   Not only has this company made $2.54/share in the last year, it has rewarded its CEO with $12.5 million in … Continue reading →

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Impose Windfall Profits Tax – Why?

Posted on October 5, 2005 by Andy Hailey

Yes, a lot of small businesses and low income families are severely affected by the cost, but who should they be angry with? Continue reading →

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Oil – Capacity vs. Usage vs. Price

Posted on January 23, 2005 by Andy Hailey

Jan 11, 2006, Personal Finance: World usage, 2006 – 29.565B barrels, plus .365B more each year China, 2006 usage – 1.46B barrels, 4.94% US annual usage – 7.54B barrels, 25.5% US consumption of crude Arab Oil Producer Costs – less … Continue reading →

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