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Winning Our Energy Independence | 
 enlarge | Author: S. David Freeman
Publisher: Gibbs Smith, Publisher
Category: Book
List Price: $19.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 143546
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 248
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6 x 0.9
ISBN: 1423601564
Dewey Decimal Number: 333.794
EAN: 9781423601562
ASIN: 1423601564
Publication Date: September 7, 2007
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Product Description
Winning Our Energy Independence shares energy solutions from S. David Freeman, a man who has spent his life at the forefront of energy policy.
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 Typical Leftist Fascist Solution and False Science. May 26, 2008
0 out of 6 found this review helpful
When I browsed this book in the bookstore, I had a feeling that it would end being a Leftist Fascist diatribe. I was correct.
It emphasized technologies like solar, wind, and hydrogen which are and will be costly and inefficient for years to come. At the same time, it demonized solutions like coal and nuclear and deemphasized biofuels.
It also promoted overregulation and pie in the sky mandates that will hurt rather than help the solution. This is the typical shortsightedness of the Fascist Left.
Finally, it seems that the author thinks if you repeat the same false arguments in every chapter, it will become eventually become true. Sorry, but that is not the case.
I will keep this book, but only until I need kindling for my fireplace.
 Perfect for debates and discussion. March 5, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Author David Freeman has some thirty years of clean energy pioneering and a business knowledge which applies this knowledge to objectives of profit in the renewable energy realm. His focus on the potentials of renewable resources challenges the U.S. and the world to recreate its energy grid through independent national homegrown, carbon-free renewable energy sources. A dream? Freeman explains how the reality can be now in a survey perfect for general-interest lending libraries and specialty college-level holdings alike. Perfect for debates and discussion.
Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
An Inspring Overview of our Clean Energy Future January 15, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is a terrific book for anyone who is interested in understanding why a clean energy future is not only possible, it is inevitable. We don't need oil, coal, and nuclear. We can get all the energy we need from the sun, the wind, and other limitless renewable sources. Dave Freeman has been an energy executive for nearly six decades. You can take what he says in his book to the bank. A very worthwhile read.
Speaking Truth to Power January 6, 2008
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
"The United States has a lot to learn from the rest of the world."
Bold and true. No one convinced Freeman it is polite to lie in order for America appear good. No one convinced Freeman it is for Americans to drive SUVs everywhere just because they need to express freedom. One can express freedom by farting out loud in a cafeteria, but I wouldn't be proud if I did it. I would be embarrassed. No one convinced Freeman that by holding onto your arrogance and downright stupidity that one shows a measure of authority necessary to keep the world in line. No one convinced Freeman it is necessary for troops to die in Iraq so that their deaths would not be in futility, and that this simpleton logic deserves no further exploration. Freeman is not convinced that America is not above learning. Freeman thinks America will actually benefit from learning. If one is so smart to be beyond all help then don't bother reading this book.
In the last three years there have been many books on the subject of energy independence, and while there is some agreement there are also distinctions. Freeman's positions are pro-Hydrogen, pro-Lithium, and anti-nuclear. Freeman will admit that Hydrogen fuel cells need work, but believes that work here will be worth the effort. I'm not sure how hydrogen fuel cells will work in a place like Phoenix if there are 2 million cars on the road giving off water vapor when it is 120 degrees in the shade. Water vapor emissions will cause an increase in humidity and also increases temperature as it is a strong greenhouse gas until it precipitates. Hydrogen is not ready for the market. Hydrogen needs a good deal of work to make it inexpensive for manufacture and available to the public.
While I like Richardson's plan, I welcome discussion of Freeman as it has become well beyond time to get on with a new energy plan for America. Let's stop taking down the solar panels from the White House and do something right for a change.
This Book Will Sit In The Smithsonian December 28, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
The book is a blue-print for energy success, period. Actual retail price would not be attainable if priced according to value. Thank you Dave Freeman, we are indebted!
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