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Great Falls, MT native living in Greeley, CO . Attorney retired from practice in MT, CO & MN. Retired CEO/General Counsel for New World WindPower. Now volunteer with MTCARES.org, an organization committed to enacting a ballot initiative in Montana requiring 100% renewable energy by 2040. BA, Washington St.U.; MA, U of MT; JD, William Mitchell College of Law; Past Employment: Member 1967 MT Legislature; Missoula Public Schools; MN Pollution Control Agency; MT Public Service Comm'n.; Private Law Practice; MN Contract Administrative Law Judge; US Postal Service HR Specialist; Free Lance Journalist. At various times I have belonged to 6 different labor unions. My current interests include promotion of LED street lighting and other energy conservation and renewable energy measures that combat climate change. My free substack to help churches, schools and other non-profits qualify for federal funding to install solar panels and batteries is https://russdoty.substack.com . For relaxation, I read, fish, golf, hike, and support various political candidates.
(3 comments) SHARE Tuesday, January 31, 2023 Ignore Emerging Science -- at Your Children's Peril
This opinion debunks Gas Industry and conservative media
claims in light of reputable mounting reports that induction cooking is better than "Cookin' With Gas." It discusses tax credits for induction stoves available via the IRA if your state chooses to administer them.
(3 comments) SHARE Friday, October 28, 2016 The Clean Energy Market Trumps The War On Coal
Electricity generated by the wind and sun is now cheaper than fossil fuel generated energy. The Chinese and the rest of the world know it and are rushing to get ahead of the cost curve. To compete, the US must do that as well.
(4 comments) SHARE Wednesday, January 14, 2015 Exaggerated Keystone XL Pipeline Jobs Not Worth the Price
So-called benefits of constructing the northern section of the Keystone XL pipeline do not come close to overcoming the economic, health and environmental drawbacks. This article updates revelation of some myths propounded by proponents.