“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
Inspector General, EPA Watchdog, Opens a Criminal Probe Into 2015 Colorado Spill, looks into incident that turned Animas River mustard yellow
Though piece by Stephen Heins To me, the real issues center around the aftermath of the spill and the EPA's disaster plan execution. No amount of PR can hide [...]
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Federal Court Rules Government Officials Can’t Use Private Servers To Dodge Freedom of Information Act: John Holdren, Office of Science & Tech Policy GalleryFederal Court Rules Government Officials Can’t Use Private Servers To Dodge Freedom of Information Act: John Holdren, Office of Science & Tech Policy
Federal Court Rules Government Officials Can’t Use Private Servers To Dodge Freedom of Information Act: John Holdren, Office of Science & Tech Policy
Thought piece by Stephen Heins [While this decision is remarkably important to past and present emails and second email accounts of all government officials, I am most interested right [...]
Sustainable Development Goals: CLIMATE ACTIVISM DISGUISED AS DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE? Eroding UN Development Programme?
Thought piece by Stephen Heins [Best quotes of this important study: (1) "In this brief note we examine the SDG with respect to the issues raised by the Colonial Office [...]
Before Congress, Tom Wheeler has lately refused to abide by long-standing tradition that the FCC chairman steps down after a change of president.
Thought Piece by Stephen Heins [The FCC and Tom Wheeler seem particularly certain to simply being an agency that is at least 5 years behind the state of the art of technology and [...]
Index of U.S. Government Departments and Agencies Working with the White House’s Environmental Agenda
25 May 2016 | by Stephen Heins Once upon a time, Congress created independent regulatory agencies for a reason. It gave them five-member commissions, in which the chairman of [...]
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White House outlines agenda for Obama’s final months, latest compilation of pending regulatory actions, 3,300 of them flowing through the pipeline. GalleryWhite House outlines agenda for Obama’s final months, latest compilation of pending regulatory actions, 3,300 of them flowing through the pipeline.
White House outlines agenda for Obama’s final months, latest compilation of pending regulatory actions, 3,300 of them flowing through the pipeline.
Thought Piece by Stephen Heins [White House and many Federal Agencies are likely to start acting like synchronize swimmers in Wash DC. Below, the problematic and probably misguided goals of [...]
The Big Climate Industry Takes On Big Oil By Using The Same 1990’s Big Tobacco Tactics: What’s New?
Thought Piece by Stephen Heins [It is hard not coming to the conclusion that rhetoric and legal strategies are providing the context for any serious discussion. The RICO charges [...]
ACEEE 2008 Presentation: Clean Energy and Emission Trading Scheme (mandatory or otherwise) for the U.S.
Thought Piece by Stephen Heins First, with so many different phrases being bandied about by the energy and environmental communities like "sustainable energy," "clean energy," and "environmentally friendly energy," I want to [...]
Researchers falsely claimed no EPA involvement in Clean Power Plan study
Originally posted in Energy Central March 4th, 2016 | By Stephen Heins Funding bias is by definition biased! Consequently, there should be full disclosure for all parties involved in [...]
The Bridge to the Energy Future
Originally posted in Energy Central February 11, 2016 | By Stephen Heins [Given the fact that I wrote this presentation 10 years ago for WREC Conference in Italy, I find [...]
The EPA and The Clean Power Plan: The Climate Science is Far from Settled
Originally posted in Energy Central 9 February 2016 | By Steve Heins, The Word Merchant “The EPA and The Clean Power Plan: The Climate Science is Far from Settled,” (…and the [...]
Do the Colorado Toxic Spills Foretell Nightmares for the EPA?
Originally posted in Energy Central Posted on October 16, 2015 Posted By: Stephen Heins Topic: Environmental, Emissions & Carbon Management For decades the EPA, with its piercing scrutiny, complex [...]
Do the Colorado Toxic Spills Foretell Nightmares for the EPA?
For decades the EPA, with its piercing scrutiny, complex regulations, and ruthless punishment of polluters, has ruled through fear and intimidation. But with a growing list of recent debacles, [...]
Did EPA pay Harvard to fix study supporting Clean Power Plan?
Originally posted in Fortnightly's SPARK 29 Sept 2015 | By Stephen Heins, The Word Merchant Let’s have full disclosure on Harvard’s new health study (And why it so [...]
State Utility Commissioners at Ground Zero
13 Jun 2015 | by Stephen Heins State utility commissioners in all 50 states are under a lot of stress. First, they must formulate and plan for the future [...]
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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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