From Austin to Boston on Natural Gas
Last summer, Castlen Kennedy went on a 10-day, 2,500 mile roadtrip from Austin, Texas to Boston, Massachusetts. Driving with her friend, Cheryl Dalton, Castlen drove through 13 states in this 10-day period, all in the comfort of a Chevy Tahoe that had been converted to run on natural gas, in addition to gasoline. Over the 2,500 miles, Castlen and Cheryl managed to drive exclusively on natural gas,... Read More
Castlen Kennedy – woman in the oil patch
Yesterday, the Houston Chronicle featured an article about women working in the oil and gas industry – a distinctly male-dominated field – and the challenges that they have faced (catcalls, sneers, and other derogatory remarks). The article also discusses how the industry has evolved to include more women throughout all aspects of the industry – from the oil fields to the board room. Featured... Read More
A Hippie and an Engineer – on Energy
In my “happy place” the entire world would have access to clean, renewable, affordable energy. We would have extremely cheap and efficient solar panels that could be economically placed on buildings in the cloudy Pacific Northwest and the poorest regions of Africa. Our energy would run in harmony with Mother Earth, provide access to education and higher standards of living for all, and... Read More
