“Always precise, never pedantic.”
In a highly divided and partisan world, it is my intent to provide an even-handed view of the rapidly converging worlds of energy, technology and broadband, while avoiding silo thinking about any of them.
– Steve Heins
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Energy
Energy
Clean energy and energy production are at the forefront of Steve’s attention.
Communication
Communication
Communication connectivity ties it together with “The Internet of Things”
Environment
Environment
Steve tackles relevant environmental issues like fracking and climate change.
Thought Pieces
“Staff Opposition Expected To Hamper Pruitt’s Agenda As EPA Administrator” EPA Staff no longer 15,000 dedicated public servants, just a mob
Thought Piece [Below, see examples of a federal agency who has become extra-legal, unaccountable to anyone but itself, and a former Administrator who seems to be encouraging open dissent [...]
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“Scott Pruitt Signals Dramatic Shift in EPA Priorities, In speech before employees, the new chief emphasized giving business certainty about rules” Gallery“Scott Pruitt Signals Dramatic Shift in EPA Priorities, In speech before employees, the new chief emphasized giving business certainty about rules”
“Scott Pruitt Signals Dramatic Shift in EPA Priorities, In speech before employees, the new chief emphasized giving business certainty about rules”
Thought Piece [The thought of the EPA becoming a more humble agency is very appealing: More a practical environmentalist with a more balanced agenda rather than a crusader who had become highly politicized, ideological and [...]
“Gina McCarthy outlines EPA accomplishments” She Proves EPA-ism Had Become Just Another Immodest, Preachy Religious Type. So Righteous!
Thought Piece [But of course Gina has just taken a position at Harvard and I suspect that her self-righteousness will make her become vocal and visual from time to time. As [...]
Point: Neil Gorsuch Should be Confirmed to the Supreme Court—Counterpoint: Gorsuch Could Make It Harder to Address Climate Change
Thought Piece [Unsurprisingly, I favor the confirmation of Judge Gorsuch, but I thought that I should post the Point/Counterpoint arguments. While I have started to become really irritated by equivocal words---like [...]
Scott Pruitt’s Back-to-Basics Agenda for the EPA: to follow his statutory mandate—clean air and water—and to respect states’ rights.
Thought Piece [This interview by Kimberly Strassel of the Wall Street Journal on February 17 is worth reading. Secretary Pruitt reveals himself to be less of a counter-revolutionary or [...]
Dr. Judith Curry speaks out on climate science’s fatal flaw – the failure to explore and understand uncertainty
Thought Piece [Judy need no introduction nor any of my comments. Steve] Dr. Judith Curry speaks out on climate science’s fatal flaw – the failure to explore and understand uncertainty [...]
NARUC Winter Meetings promise to be important with the Federal Agencies undergoing big changes of leadership and direction, Feb. 12-15
Thought Piece [I have going to NARUC meetings for the last 15 years, but I expect this winter meeting to be an exciting mix of topics and discussions. If you [...]
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“A Green Leap Forward in China? What a Load of Biomass” China talks big game about renewable energy, while remaining reliant on coal and biomass. Gallery“A Green Leap Forward in China? What a Load of Biomass” China talks big game about renewable energy, while remaining reliant on coal and biomass.
“A Green Leap Forward in China? What a Load of Biomass” China talks big game about renewable energy, while remaining reliant on coal and biomass.
Thought Piece [As Bjorn Lomborg points out, "by far the largest source of renewable energy used in China is traditional biomass—that is, people burning charcoal, firewood and dung, as China’s [...]
If the Science is settled, why did Dr. John Bates’ piece evoke 509 comments in the last few days about NOAA’s Karl Study of 2015?
Thought Piece In an effort to be balanced on the super-storm of debate caused by yesterday's expose in the London Mail written by David Rose, I have reprinted Dr. [...]
If the Science is settled, why did Dr. John Bates’ piece evoke 509 comments in the last few days about NOAA’s Karl Study of 2015?
Thought Piece Fake News or Not: To date, none of the major media or climate "news" sites have mentioned this London Mail challenge to the global warming data. The [...]
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“Change Would Be Healthy at U.S. Climate Agencies”: It has become routine for press releases and the press to avoid mentioning any margin of error. Gallery“Change Would Be Healthy at U.S. Climate Agencies”: It has become routine for press releases and the press to avoid mentioning any margin of error.
“Change Would Be Healthy at U.S. Climate Agencies”: It has become routine for press releases and the press to avoid mentioning any margin of error.
Thought Piece The evidence continues to mount that several climate agencies, like the NOAA and NASA, have been cooking the climate books for years; and, to make matters worse, the [...]
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Analysts Weigh OPEC Price Boost Against Shale Rebound: The US is sitting on many DUC, drilled but uncompleted, wells which take less time and money. GalleryAnalysts Weigh OPEC Price Boost Against Shale Rebound: The US is sitting on many DUC, drilled but uncompleted, wells which take less time and money.
Analysts Weigh OPEC Price Boost Against Shale Rebound: The US is sitting on many DUC, drilled but uncompleted, wells which take less time and money.
Thought Piece There are two factors that this Financial Tribune pieces does not mention, both of which clearly favor US shale. One, the impetuous to build new pipelines such [...]
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“Pondering Pai’s Priorities for the FCC”: the major regulatory issues that may take precedence in the early months of Ajit Pai’s tenure as Chairman Gallery“Pondering Pai’s Priorities for the FCC”: the major regulatory issues that may take precedence in the early months of Ajit Pai’s tenure as Chairman
“Pondering Pai’s Priorities for the FCC”: the major regulatory issues that may take precedence in the early months of Ajit Pai’s tenure as Chairman
Thought Piece Ajit Pai will return to the four principles of internet freedom first outlined by former FCC Chairman Michael Powell: "freedom of access to lawful content; freedom to use applications; [...]
OPEC producers are cutting production… or so they say. Keeping Your DUCs in a Row
Thought Piece Reposting article from Dent Research. Jan 30, 22:32 GMT OPEC producers are cutting production… or so they say. Keeping Your DUCs in a Row Dent Research Team [...]
“New York Times: Our Readers Are Too Dumb To Understand Global Warming Numbers” My Kingdom for a Single Good Science Journalist!
Thought Piece Below is the written dialogue between Robert Tracinski of the Federalist and Justin Gillis of the New York Times. No author of surrealistic fiction could have done [...]
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Recommendations
I am privileged to recommend Stephen Heins for any marketing, media or writing assignment. Steve is an accomplished observer, researcher and writer and doesn’t come to the title of “Word Merchant” without considerable warrant. Read More
Tom Shepstone, Shepstone Management Company, Inc.It is with great honor and enthusiasm that I recommend Stephen Heins as a hard working researcher and gifted writer. While I have known Stephen for only about six months, I’ve read many of his works and have been engaged in numerous great discussions with him on matters involving energy, the environment and the internet. Read More
I am pleased to recommend Stephen Heins as a researcher and writer. As a former commissioner on the Maryland Public Service Commission and current senior administrative law judge with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, I am most familiar with Mr. Heins’ work in the energy field. Read More
I’ve known Steve Heins for at least 5 years and can say without a doubt that he a gentleman of the first order: always professional and always respectful, even if he disagrees with your perspective. Read More
Ken Silverstein, Editor - Environmental Leader; Writer - ForbesHeins believes he has the answer to most questions, but even when he does not, he is never in doubt and expresses his position with clarity and humor. He attracts his audience with an attention getting device, engages it with thoughtful comments and examples… Read More
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