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Jim Hartung is President, GlobalEnergySolutions.org, an internet-based company he formed in 2012 to provide information about energy and energy-related subjects. Before starting this company, Jim retired from Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne after a 35-year career in energy and aerospace. His most recent position there was Director, Energy Systems, where he led development of several innovative energy technologies and business strategies. Prior to that he was Direct, System Engineering, for the International Space Station electric power system. Jim's energy experience includes solar energy (photovoltaics and power towers), gasification (coal and biomass), nuclear power (military and commercial), gas turbines, and enhanced oil and gas recovery technologies. His experience working with a wide variety of energy companies, electric utilities, independent power producers, power plant equipment supplies, oilfield service companies, government organizations, and advanced technologies provides a unique perspective to address energy issues. Jim received a BS in Physics from the University of Minnesota and an MS in Engineering Management from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Articles
9.13.12
A Carbon Tax Can Reinvigorate the U.S. Economy
Topic: Policy, Regulatory & Legal Article Viewed 3751 Times;
42 comments The United States needs fundamental tax, spending, and entitlement reforms to grow and sustain its economy and restore fiscal discipline. As the next President and Congress deliberate such reforms, a carbon tax should be at the top of their list because it will stimulate investment, innovation, and economic growth and make the U.S. more competitive.
3.6.12
Energy Strategy
Topic: Environmental, Emissions & Carbon Management Article Viewed 2997 Times;
14 comments Challenges create opportunities. The world has experienced numerous energy challenges in the past 40 years. Many new technologies have been developed in response to these challenges.
12.28.11
Trillion Dollar Opportunities
Topic: Fossil & Biomass Article Viewed 4994 Times;
40 comments During the last decade, technologies have been developed and demonstrated at scale to economically produce natural gas from shale rock formations. As a result, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimates that the US has about 800 trillion cubic feet of technically recoverable shale gas. Just ten years ago, this shale gas was considered uneconomic.
