Russia is at War with the West, Wake up. The host for this show is Stan Osserman. The guest is Dan Gowin. There are all kinds of war, and many don’t require military action, but if all you study is science, technology, engineering and math, you may miss some important issues impacting your life! The […]
You Don’t Need No Stinking Oil, Yes You Do (Stan The Energy Man)
Clean Energy Choice is Not Black or White. The host for this show is Stan Osserman. The guest is Dan Gowin. If you demand 100% aviation safety, you need to stop flying. That’s the only 100% solution! Even gliders crash! Could we live without aviation? Mankind has done without aviation for millions of years! Mankind […]
The 70’s Want Their Energy Policy Back (Stan The Energy Man)
You Have to Understand History and Policy. The host for this show is Stan Osserman. The guest is Dan Gowin. The old saying that “Those who do not know history are doomed to repeat it.” needs a slight update. Not only do you have to read history, you have to understand the context, the circumstances […]
How Does Energy Cost Relate to Inflation (Stan The Energy Man)
Inflation is Hitting America Hard Now, why. The host for this show is Stan Osserman. The guest is Dan Gowin. Economics is baffling to most people, even educated folks and elites, but the personal impact of inflation is pretty well understood when it hits your budget. Stan and Dan Gowin explain inflation, and particularly how […]
Is Ammonia the New Oil (Stan The Energy Man)
Did You Pay Attention in Chemistry Class. The host for this show is Stan Osserman. The guest is Dan Gowin. Just like there are many ways of making hydrogen, there are many ways of storing hydrogen, and one of those ways also supports sustainable agriculture. It’s ammonia! Ammonia is a critical component in fertilizer but […]
Energy from the Rhythm of the Ocean (Stan The Energy Man)
Mass and Movement Equals Big Energy. The host for this show is Stan Osserman. The guest is Dan Gowin. The oceans are a tough place to do business, just ask any fisherman. Add to that the fact that water and electricity don’t usually play well together and one might wonder if using ocean motion could […]
Oil Prices Up, Inflation Up, it’s Science (Stan The Energy Man)
Hold onto Your IRA and 401K and Buy a Bike. The host for this show is Stan Osserman. The guest is Dan Gowin. A lesson learned long ago was, If you are in a hurry, you’ll pay a premium price. Welcome to the world of “Instant Gratification Policy”. As we rush to save the planet, […]
Compression, Making Fluffy Energy Practical (Stan The Energy Man)
Compression, The Bane of Hydrogen Storage. The host for this show is Stan Osserman. The guest is Dan Gowin. We’ve figured out how to make clean renewable energy at a competitive price, but storing “intermittent renewables”, like wind and solar, is vital but has been a confounding challenge. Dan Gowin has pondered this challenge and […]
Hydrogen Bomb, No Damage, Just Clean Energy (Stan The Energy Man)
Suddenly Energy Savvy Companies Love H2. The host for this show is Stan Osserman. The guest is Dan Gowin. As the world realizes that you can’t solve everything with batteries, the smart folks are betting on hydrogen as the way to store energy. It’s abundant, it’s safe, it’s light weight and it has high energy […]
To Grid or Microgrid, Part II (Stan The Energy Man)
Can our Grid Structure Survive as is. The host for this show is Stan Osserman. The guest is Dan Gowin. Stan and Dan continue the discussion regarding the current mega-grid electrical system. Has the current structure overgrown it’s ability to be efficient and resilient, let alone survivable? If the answer is “NO”, then what does […]