ARTICLES

Insights and perspectives on energy, infrastructure, and the future we build.

Search Articles

Energy literacy: Understanding crude oil’s vital role

Over the last 200 years, the world has populated from 1 to 8 billion because of the more than 6,000 products and different fuels for

READ ARTICLE →

Existing stockpiles of SUNF contain 270 years of electricity demand in the US

According to the International Atomic Energy Agency, around 96% of currently operating nuclear reactors, which is roughly equivalent to 440 reactors, are water-cooled. The nuclear waste

READ ARTICLE →

Planet Earth’s natural resources are limited to its 8 billion residents

Earth has existed for more than 4 billion years without present-day humans. In the past, dinosaurs and cavemen never used its plentiful natural resources. Today,

READ ARTICLE →

Trump shakes up and resets the global agenda on Viewpoint This Sunday

Four Israeli hostages were released in exchange for 200 violent prisoners in the ceasefire deal in the Middle East. Secretary of State Marco Rubio heads

READ ARTICLE →

America needs to reestablish its world-leading manifestation of nuclear generated electricity

American ingenuity advanced nuclear technology to a world-class innovation to benefit all. Interestingly, the methods used in the rest of the world are copies of

READ ARTICLE →

Rethinking the global electricity debate: Why reliable power matters for economic growth

Human development and economic prosperity have always hinged on the availability of the many products made from fossil fuels and electricity. From the discovery of

READ ARTICLE →

15 questions that will put an end to the ‘climate scare’ once-and-for-all

To support the growth of health and prosperity worldwide for the 8 billion on this planet in the coming decades, and the increasing demand for

READ ARTICLE →

Nuclear Waste could be the game-changer to unlimited electricity

Today’s so-called nuclear waste is only slightly used nuclear fuel, as only about 3% of its potential has been realized before it is classified as

READ ARTICLE →

Trump expected to annihilate California’s ‘green mandates’ ⎯ the most radical in the world

California Governor Gavin Newsom represents a population of 40 million. Although the State’s residents make up a minuscule 0.4 percent of the 8 billion people

READ ARTICLE →

Stop the ‘green hallucinationists’ plan to close all 200 coal power plants

America continues to subsidize the development of occasionally generated electricity from weather-dependent wind turbines and solar panels to replace coal power plants. This is with

READ ARTICLE →

BOOKS & PUBLICATIONS

ABOUT RONALD

For more than six decades, Ronald Stein, P.E. has worked at the intersection of engineering, infrastructure, energy and public education, bringing decades of practical industry experience to today’s most important energy conversations.

As Founder of PTS Advance, author and columnist, Ronald is passionate about improving energy literacy and helping leaders, educators and the public better understand the systems that power modern society. Through his writing, speaking and research, he provides fact-based perspectives on energy, infrastructure and the resources that support transportation, industry, economic growth and everyday life.

STAY INFORMED

Join our newsletter for the latest articles, insights and updates on energy literacy and the future of energy.

RONALD STEIN, P.E.

ENERGY LITERACY ADVOCATE

© 2026 Ronald Stein, P.E. All rights reserved.