I think you just proved my point better than I could have ever done: Those most vocal about energy are generally the least informed.

Let me guess, you have no formal engineering training, do you?

EDIT: to make this comment more constructive, here is a link to an excellent book on energy processes: https://www.amazon.com/Fundamentals-Renewable-Energy-Process...

I took a class with da Rosa and at the time this book was still in draft form, but nonetheless, excellent and easy to read. There appear to be new editions, don't know the differences.