Category Archives: Energy

Oil Spill Timeline

Posted on October 9, 2012 by DRenegade

h/t Jim Davis

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$4 gas: Get used to it

Posted on October 5, 2012 by DRenegade

A new U.N. report says the massive bets placed on the commodities markets are the “root cause” of the volatility in oil and gas prices. And that’s not about to change. By Leah McGrath Goodman FORTUNE — President Obama may … Continue reading →

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Pedal Power Charging Station

Posted on October 3, 2012 by DRenegade

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXHeErsVb5w From YouTube: A simple system with old school components with no electronics. I wanted to use a charging system that has been proven over the years and use it for a prepping solution. The combination of generator and external … Continue reading →

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Endless hot water without power!

Posted on September 29, 2012 by DRenegade

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IRLVCJ1olA From YouTube: I built a water heater out of used parts and used a Stovetec Rocket stove to start the thermo siphoning process. Coil vid … https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-l-lMKlVFpA

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Hand and Bicycle Powered Generator

Posted on September 20, 2012 by DRenegade

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFu2jP21Tuo From YouTube: Safe and Ready Life provided me with a crank a watt to evaluate. They are a survival store in Ohio that caters to preppers. Jeremy the manager is offering 10% off this product for a few weeks. … Continue reading →

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US Foreign Policy in Shambles

Posted on September 15, 2012 by DRenegade

Obama’s response to the Arab Fall in his weekly radio address today (September 15th, 2012) is appeasement followed by empty rhetoric: “I have made it clear that the United States has a profound respect for people of all faiths. Yet there … Continue reading →

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EMP proof tips for new ATV’s

Posted on September 10, 2012 by DRenegade

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGGchhqqrAk From YouTube: Met a fellow prepper who was able to get new ATV’s with carburetors instead of electronic fuel injection.

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Israel’s New Secret Weapon Unveiled

Posted on September 9, 2012 by DRenegade

The reports that Israel has developed a secret weapon that will be used in the upcoming war with Iran has been unveiled. If used, one or more electromagnetic pulses will make this a short but devastating war for Iran. Although … Continue reading →

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Another Obama Executive Order — Accelerating Investment in Industrial Energy Efficiency

Posted on September 3, 2012 by DRenegade

August 30, 2012 EXECUTIVE ORDER ACCELERATING INVESTMENT IN INDUSTRIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in order to promote American manufacturing by helping … Continue reading →

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Why Is Your Money in the Bank?

Posted on August 23, 2012 by DRenegade

Reporting From: San Marino  On the way from San Marino yesterday, I had to stop for some gas near Rimini, a beautiful beach town on Italy’s Adriatic coast. As an aside, Italian gas prices are among the highest in Europe… … Continue reading →

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Demand for Petroleum Decreases as the Economy “Recovers”?

Posted on August 18, 2012 by DRenegade

The price of gasoline keeps rising as consumption decreases. My previous article outlining how our government is “playing” us with their energy policy is either: a means to control us another display of incompetence both of the above As long as … Continue reading →

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Gas Prices: We Are Being Played by the Government

Posted on August 17, 2012 by DRenegade

See additional comments on Tea Party Nation. As gas prices rise and demand decreases due to economic conditions, the following excerpts show how energy and food are being used by the government to manipulate these commodities for their own purposes. … Continue reading →

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First Chevron, Now Shell’s California Refinery Issues “Civil Emergency”

Posted on August 8, 2012 by DRenegade

In what can only be the strangest and most worrisome coincidence, the Shell refinery in Martinez has just issued an Immediate-Severe-Likely public “Shelter-in-Place” emergency alert: RESIDENTS IN MARTINEZ. ARE ADVISED TO SHELTER IN PLACE. GO INSIDE. CLOSE ALL WINDOWS AND DOORS. … Continue reading →

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Chevron’s Largest California Refinery “Immediate-Extreme-Health-Hazard” Fire Emergency

Posted on August 7, 2012 by DRenegade

UPDATE: *CHEVRON RICHMOND REFINERY HYDROCRACKER EXPLODED: KPIX-TV, REFINERY SHUTDOWN, CAN PROCESS 244,000 BBL/DAY Chevron’s Richmond refinery, the largest refinery in California, is under a Level 3 Hazardous Material extreme immediate warning with local authorities advising local citizens to “to shelter in place, go inside, close … Continue reading →

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How Do You Know When Europe Is Close to Collapse?

Posted on August 6, 2012 by DRenegade

Royal Dutch Shell is pulling its cash out of Europe. That is a clear sign that Europe’s lingering demise is close to collapse. The reasons for removing cash due to a “shift in willingness to take risk” is irrelevant: they … Continue reading →

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