RONALD Stein, P.E.
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Remove the crude oil, and you do not merely dim the lights. You dismantle society!
Can a zero-emissions world survive without crude oil? That is the wrong question. The zero-emissions debate asks when we can stop burning crude oil. The
California ports expose the state as a national security risk to America
With no pipelines over the Sierra Mountains, California is an energy island separated from the crude oil supply and the infrastructure of oil refineries within
Another California refinery closure will threaten national and global economies
According to the Energy Information Administration, today, California ranks first in jet fuel demand among the states. The California Energy Commission (CEC) projects in-state jet fuel demand
What it really takes to meet the materialistic demands of the modern world
Electricity demands are growing worldwide, and the unpopular questions around what it truly takes to power our modern society beyond just electricity are energy literacy
Modern society runs on refined oil products. Can California keep ignoring reality?
An energy “REALITY” reminder is that crude oil by itself is useless black tar, unless you build a multi-billion-dollar refinery to break it down to
The Iran War exposes the illusions of energy policy
imon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), recently declared in Paris that those who have fought to keep
Oil moves our machines, but electricity is the cornerstone of our quality of life
Electricity is the cornerstone of our quality of life. It is not just a luxury anymore. If we do not have electricity for even a
The California refinery crisis is a national security risk for America
California is the 4th largest economy in the world and an “ENERGY ISLAND that is isolated from the other 49 States by the Sierra Mountains.
‘Green energy’ is bringing back the atrocities of ‘blood diamonds’
Executive Orders in the United States are moving the country away from electric vehicles (EVs) and wind and solar electricity systems. Executive Orders issued by President
Wind and solar focus threaten America’s and South Africa’s economy
An extensive economic review of South Africa’s Integrated Resource Plan 2025 (IRP 2025), approved by Cabinet in October 2025 has been conducted by the authors, and the report concludes
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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.
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