RONALD Stein, P.E.
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New energy policies in California threatening America’s national security
California’s high regulatory burden and taxes have been the basis of corporate business decisions to leave California for more pro-business locations to run a business.
Electricity is about to become the most valuable commodity on earth
For candidates who hope to lead—whether as Mayor, Governor, or President—energy wisdom requires comprehensive awareness: that modern civilization is not powered by electricity alone; that
California will be a national security risk for the entire country!
With no crude oil pipelines over the Sierra Mountains, California is an energy island separated from the crude oil supply and the infrastructure of oil
Global elites who cling to green policies are clueless how to sustain life as we know it
Global Elites who cling to “green” policies, CANNOT explain how the more than 341,000 wind turbines currently on the planet will make: > The more than 6,000
‘Net Zero’ is NOT affordable by the 6 billion living in poverty!
After the U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro in early January 2026, Venezuela has been receiving a lot of press attention over the last few weeks.
The future of California’s energy infrastructure is fragile
The Net Zero emission goals of California government leaders, including Governor Gavin Newsom, cannot ignore the fundamental reality that wind turbines and solar panels ONLY generate electricity.
Nuclear is the most reliable path to affordable electricity
Political leaders are increasingly prioritizing affordability (without the need for subsidies) as a cornerstone of electricity policy. They are now recognizing that high costs burden
Energy wisdom needed with candidates running for public office
The United States—the world’s largest economy and a nation whose political decisions ripple across every continent—depends on elected officials who understand how modern energy systems
The transition to net-zero emissions is a tax on the air you breathe
Al Gore, John Kerry, Barack Obama, and Bill Gates all have lifestyles with large personal mansions and travel by planes, cruise liners, and automobiles, which
Energy wisdom is lacking among public officials
Most elected officials, as well as those aspiring to be elected, have little comprehension of the differences between the products and transportation fuels running the
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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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