Commentary

Forethought and analysis have their place, but good leaders need to be ready to act boldly when the time comes.

How do you get "beyond" perfection? With a willingness to course-correct and an awareness of when it’s necessary.

President Obama enters 2013 with a solid win in his pocket—and a host of challenges and decisions awaiting him.

With the passing of the 2012 election, one is reminded of the saying, “The more things change, the more they stay the same.”

A convergence of new environmental regulations and practical realities is creating a boatload of challenges for power producers.

The 15-year-old Kyoto Protocol expires at the end of 2012. With U.S. CO₂ emissions at a 20-year low, what’s the point in the U.S. signing a new agreement?

Supporters of a new carbon tax are using arguments aimed at conservatives (it can be revenue neutral) and liberals (it can help the environment) alike. The damage to the U.S. economy, manufacturing competitiveness, and society’s poorest citizens outweighs the government’s need for a new revenue stream.

Expect the EPA to increase the use NEPA data requests, ostensibly related to climate change analysis, as an excuse to slow or stymie new energy system development.

Adaptive, creative, and flexible, the humble octopus has much to teach managers in the modern world.

It’s time for the leaders in the power generation business to step up and provide some leadership on cybersecurity