How we get and use our energy is undergoing big change. What does it mean to you?

This story and discussion guide from renowned energy pundit Peter Tertzakian will help you understand. Stairway to Hell is about corporate failure in the extreme.

A cautionary tale of a once-bustling coal-mining hub turned ghost town, it examines the perils of relying on hope as a strategy in the face of competitive assault. Its lessons are as true now as they were then -- and the repercussions as dire.

The questions in this guide invite you to dig deep into the issues, while Peter's answers offer his own insights, providing more fuel for thought. Together, they'll inspire you to learn from the past, understand the present and prepare for the future.