The next generation cooperative as bioenergy distributor.

This is the first in a three-part blog designed to explore opportunities for cooperatives to thrive in the newly emerging sustainable energy sector. In Part 1, I discuss the basic principles of cooperative formation and outline an initial niche-based value-opportunity for cooperative activities in the sustainable energy sector.

Should we blame oil speculators for high prices of gas?

A recent article in USA Today quoted US Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman as saying that oil production not meeting the growth in recent demand levels was the primary culprit in the current high price of oil.  Mr. Bodman stated, “There is no evidence that […] speculators are driving future oil prices.” According to the Energy Secretary the economics […]