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Under the agreement reached with First Wind, a Massachusetts-based company, Harvard will purchase half of the power generated by the planned Stetson Wind II facility near Danforth, Maine, as well as the associated renewable energy certificates. First Wind will begin building the facility immediately, and is expected to start generating clean, renewable power by mid-2010. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
South Africa: Eskom Tariff Application in Spotlight Nov 3, 2009
Meanwhile, Nersa has approved the renewable energy feed-in tariffs phase 2. The approved tariff for a concentrated solar power trough without storage is R3,14/kWh, large- scale grid-connected photovoltaic systems (R3,94/kWh), biomass solid (R1,18/kWh), biogas (96c/kWh) and a concentrating solar power tower with storage of six hours a day (R2,31/kWh). (allAfrica.com)
Schools, Winchester receive $2.3 million energy bonds Nov 3, 2009
3 million in zero-interest Clean Renewable Energy Bonds (CREBs) from the federal government. Whether those entities take advantage of the funding mechanism to build wind turbines partly depends on how Randolph Eastern's and Union City's joint wind turbine project works out. (Winchester News-Gazette, IN)
Enrollment up at Mat-Su College Nov 3, 2009
In fall 2010, the college will offer new programs in veterinary assisting and in paramedical technology, and the following spring a program will start up for renewable energy. Over at the Alaska Job Corps Center, Business and Community Liaison John Douglass said enrollment numbers didn t seem so great over the summer, but have since rebounded. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Maldives says carbon neutral goal ahead of schedule Nov 3, 2009
To meet the goal of making the archipelago totally free of carbon emissions, the Maldives government has been encouraging investments in power generation through wind, solar and other renewable energy sources to replace diesel. On Monday, the government inaugurated a $200 million wind farm project it said would generate 40 percent of the Maldives total energy demand of 542,000 MWh within the next 20 months. (Scientific American)
Long life for coal Nov 3, 2009
The number also include the effect of the Governments 20 per cent Renewable Energy Target (RET) for 2020 ... This downwards trend until 2017 is more likely the effect of the renewable energy target rather than a carbon price which is still low and hovering around $25 by Treasury estimates. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Maldives to power capital by wind mill Nov 3, 2009
COLOMBO, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- The capital of the Maldives will be powered by a wind mill in a bid to shift the Indian Ocean archipelago's power supply from oil to renewable energy, the Maldivian government said on Monday ... The president reiterated his belief that the winners of the 21st century would be "the countries who were ready to embrace renewable energy and green technologies." ... "We want the Maldives to be the place to test renewables. We want the Maldives to be the place to build... (Xinhuanet, China)
44 more turbines slated for Crystal Lake Nov 3, 2009
Passers-by are likely to see a few more wind turbines on the horizon near Crystal Lake in the coming months as a renewable energy project finally comes to a close. The third phase of construction has begun at the Crystal Lake Wind Energy Center and by the end of the year, an additional 44 wind turbines will be added to the existing 180, said Steve Stengel, spokesman for Next Era Energy. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Bio-diesel plant will be environment, neighbor friendly Nov 3, 2009
Tweeten and other company officials held a renewable energy demonstration Oct. 18 at his family home farm, which will be located just across 190th Street from a new 10 million gallon refinery Growth Energy hopes to have up and running by the fall of 2010. The new refinery will be located on three acres of land, include a 3,500-square-foot building, three larger tanks that will be about the size of a typical farm silo and several smaller tanks. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Tax breaks cost state more than predicted Nov 3, 2009
Oregon s tax incentives are now among the nation s richest for wind, solar, biomass and other renewable energy projects ... 2 million in additional costs by figuring that only one large renewable energy project would take advantage of the tax breaks in the first two years ... Supporters of the tax credits say they have put Oregon on the map for renewable energy, making it one of the top states in the nation for green jobs. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Eco-Friendly Seasonal Holiday Toys Nov 3, 2009
These fun interactive educational kits teach kids about wind power, renewable energy, global warming, weather, animals, and plants by having children conduct hands-on experiments. Suitable for various school age children. (Suite101.com)
The Slick Silk Road to Copenhagen Nov 3, 2009
China s renewable energy in 2006 only accounted for 0. 06 percent of total energy consumption of 73. (Human Events Online)
Green or black? Nov 3, 2009
Renewable energy companies are fighting for the new laws but Greenpeace and Friends of the Earth are against them (arguing that they are not ambitious enough). So what are some of the arguments from the two camps. (BBC News -- Science)
Hawaii seeks bids for undersea cable EIS Nov 3, 2009
The cable, which will be at least 30 miles long, would tie the islands into one electrical grid to transmit renewable energy generated in Maui county to Oahu, where residents consume most of the state s electricity. The project will integrate two proposed wind farms on Lanai and Molokai into the electric grids on Oahu and Maui. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Developers Abandon Plan for SD Power Plant Nov 3, 2009
Representatives of environmental groups celebrated the project's demise, saying continued development of a large, coal-fueled power station went against national trends favoring wind power and other renewable energy sources. "This is happening in the context of coal plants around the country being abandoned," said Margaret Levin, state director for the Minnesota North Star chapter of the Sierra Club. (ABC News -- Wire)
Read the story Nov 3, 2009
Honorees included entrepreneur Richard Branson, who pledged to invest all proceeds from his Virgin Airlines toward developing clean fuels and renewable energy; the National Geographic Society, which supports environmental education through various programs and grants; Centropolis Entertainment, the production company led by director Rol 00004000 and Emmerich and producer Michael Wimer that released the first carbon-neutral film in Hollywood history, "The Day After Tomorrow"; and singer Jason... (CBS News -- Evening News)
Following the sun Nov 3, 2009
In addition, personnel in Campbell Scientific s renewable energy division will use the project to assess whether it is worthwhile to have a solar array track the sun s position ... Jardine, who works with local roller coaster impresario Stan Checketts, said his company Jardine s Alternative Energy/Boomerang Systems is broadening into renewable energy because it is a growing field. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Renewable energy is an opportunity to plan for Nov 3, 2009
We know renewable energy is more jobs-intensive than fossil fuels and it is a no-brainer for a sun-drenched country with huge unemployment to make this shift. But South Africa needs a plan to manage the process of shedding coal-related jobs as others come on stream, to ensure that entire communities dependent on coal mining are not hung out and left to dry, and that our workforce is sufficiently skilled to embrace a solar-powered future. (Business Report, South Africa)
Public Meetings Nov 3, 2009
Hear a report on the district's current energy savings efforts and information regarding the possible installation of renewable energy solutions. When and where: 7 p.m., James Areida Education Support Center, 1305 E. Vine St., Lodi. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Sahara Sun 'to help power Europe' Nov 3, 2009 Turbines off coast? Selectmen talk over state's draft ocean plan Nov 2, 2009 Farmers fight climate bill, but warming spells trouble for them Nov 2, 2009 Renewable energy gets push from feed-in tariff Nov 2, 2009 Barangaroo to be carbon neutral Nov 2, 2009 More renewable energy sources added to Refit Nov 2, 2009 Joining the Energy Underground: Residential Geothermal Power Systems Nov 2, 2009 Tribes seek halt to proposed Cape Cod wind farm Nov 2, 2009 More of this story Nov 1, 2009 Green Lite Motors wins competition Nov 1, 2009 Global warming draws heat at board meeting Nov 1, 2009 Hawaii celebrates new saint, return of relic Nov 1, 2009 Thinking solar power? It's never been cheaper Nov 1, 2009 Study on five-fuel policy almost ready Nov 1, 2009 Minnesota Farmers Union recognizes Tom Vilsack as Ag Secretary (2) Nov 1, 2009 Report: Karzai's brother gets CIA pay Nov 1, 2009 Attorney: County not liable for windmill bird strikes Nov 1, 2009 China tackles its carbon emissions Nov 1, 2009 Cleaning dirty air risks costlier Arizona water Nov 1, 2009 Kirkwood as alternative energy lab: Ski area joins fight against global warming Nov 1, 2009 Letter to the Editor: Minnesota Ag in the Classroom thanks Tri-State Neighbor (2) Nov 1, 2009 News Analysis: U.S. may lag further behind in developing renewable energy Oct 31, 2009 Improved Adhesive For Products Like Transparent Tape Could Benefit Biofuels Economy Oct 31, 2009 Save the Scenic Sonoita/Elgin Grasslands Oct 31, 2009 EU's Saharan solar dream edges closer to reality Oct 31, 2009 A Clunker of a Climate Policy Oct 31, 2009 Schools, Winchester receive $2.3 million energy bonds Oct 31, 2009 Desertec establishes joint venture Oct 31, 2009 Disclosure And First Contanct Oct 31, 2009 It's easy being green, says Cape Light Compact Oct 31, 2009 Increasing ethanol use is key to having a cleaner planet Oct 31, 2009 Malaysias green energy gap Oct 31, 2009 Keokuk biodiesel plant to be sold Oct 31, 2009 German Energy Giants Eye a Greener U.S. Oct 31, 2009 Is hydrogen the future? This car goes 0 to 60 in 12 seconds. Oct 31, 2009 Environmental groups to push for green energy for Sabah Oct 31, 2009 Alliant posts loss on tender offer charge Oct 31, 2009 You have my ear, Gillibrand says to North Country residents Oct 31, 2009 Obama Puts $3.4B Into A 'Smart' Power Grid Oct 31, 2009 Otter Tail Corporation Announces Third Quarter Earnings; Board of Directors Declares Dividend Oct 30, 2009 Cielo, Chinese partner to build wind farm Oct 30, 2009 Continental Precious Minerals Expands Mineral Exploration Focus at Its MMS Viken Licence Oct 30, 2009 Kauai plan a boost for renewable power Oct 30, 2009 Corcoran may be home to massive solar farm Oct 30, 2009 Texas wind farm to get help from China Oct 30, 2009 VC cleantech deals in Q3 up 46% to $965M Oct 30, 2009 President announces investment to spur energy transition Oct 30, 2009 Ag industry hears from gubernatorial hopefuls Oct 30, 2009 AP: Obama Putting $3.4B Toward a 'Smart' Power Grid Oct 30, 2009 Locals heavily involved in BLM plan Oct 30, 2009 Obama approves funding for northern border panel Oct 30, 2009 Canadian Hydro Terminates Offshore Wind Prospect Agreement Oct 30, 2009 Town Council candidates Q & A Oct 30, 2009 State to study undersea power cable to link Maui and Oahu Oct 30, 2009 NASCAR, rooted in fossil fuels, turning over new, green leaf Oct 29, 2009 Forget pool boys! Moss keeps Minn. pools clean Oct 29, 2009 India-China nudgeforward on climate issues Oct 29, 2009 U.S. awards $3.4 billion in smart grid grants Oct 29, 2009 Gay & Robinson prepares to move on (2733) Oct 29, 2009 Leader the Greens desperately need Oct 29, 2009 Bio-diesel plant will be environment, neighbor friendly Oct 29, 2009 Mayor, governor among panelists at weekend Wyo. energy summit Oct 29, 2009 44 more turbines slated for Crystal Lake Oct 29, 2009 A Plan to Power 100 Percent of the Planet with Renewables Oct 29, 2009 China leads solar home revolution Oct 29, 2009
"That implies intensive co-operation with many parties and cultures, to create a sound basis for feasible investments into renewable energy technologies and interconnected grids.". The first stage will be to build massive solar energy fields across North Africa's Sahara desert, utilising concentrated solar power technology (CPS), which uses parabolic mirrors to focus the Sun's rays on containers of water. (BBC News -- Africa)
One of world's largest solar projects is planned near Cle Elum Nov 2, 2009
As someone who says he's always been fascinated by electricity and its applications to renewable energy, Trott hopes the project will sell itself to customers who share the same commitment ... Those policies include state and federal tax credits and, in the state of Washington, a voter-approved renewable energy mandate ... This year the Legislature also passed a retail sales tax exemption for equipment used in renewable energy production. (Longview Daily News, WA)
The plan identifies prohibitive areas, renewable energy areas and multi-use areas ... Dormitzer said the value in renewable energy was not worth ruining the beauty of the ocean. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in written testimony while traveling in China last week that the bill would create opportunities for farmers to sell renewable energy and to earn money by selling credits for reducing emissions. He also said the bill contained provisions that would prevent fertilizer price increases before 2025, even though fuel prices would rise. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
For the FIT to work, rates need to be high enough to incentivize renewable energy developers to invest. These rates will probably exceed the cost of generating power but will save money by fixing a price that will be level over the 20-year contract. (Honolulu Advertiser)
The State Government claims the redevelopment will produce more water than it uses and generate more renewable energy than it uses, while generating zero waste. Sydney's new city waterfront precinct will join just 16 other developments around the world which are working with the Clinton Climate Initiative to be climate positive,'' the NSW Planning Minister, Kristina Keneally, said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Biomass, biogas and three varieties of solar power technology were on Friday added to the list of renewable energy sources that qualify for feed-in tariffs to be paid by Eskom ... But the regulator deferred the release of a generic power purchase agreement between Eskom and renewable energy IPPs to the end of the month ... There are now nine renewable energy technologies for which feed-in tariffs have been set in South Africa. (Business Report, South Africa)
The federal Investment Tax Credit was expanded and extended (through 2016) this year, allowing for 30 percent of the cost of a home renewable energy system to be deducted from your federal tax bill ... Making such a determination is complex, but you could start with In My Backyard, a new online tool by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) ... The costs to install renewable energy systems vary greatly by location, warn researchers at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, which is... (Scientific American)
"It seems clear that this request for such a designation, coming at this time, is an attempt to block or further delay renewable energy development in Nantucket Sound," their letter said. Green said the tribes have objected for years to the effect the project would have on their culture. (WCAX.com, VT)
com wrote on Oct 31, 2009 9:55 AM:" While Gay & Robinson prepares to 'move on' the company will still own the land and the ranch, continue to grow, improve with purpose and enthusiasm. I would be sadder if this move makes the people poorer. "Our work is part of our life" has always been the spine, moral fiber, fortitude and character of our ancestors who built-up Kauai. What is there for the many Westside neighborhood people who don't have work, or have recently lost their jobs? Will there be... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
The two other winners of the regional competition come from Seattle: Hyrdrovolts, which is developing turbines to generate renewable energy from water without the need for dams; and LivinGreen Materials, which is developing a product called AggraLight to sell to solar manufacturers to boost solar cell efficiency by 50 percent and reduce the cost per watt. The 10 semi-finalists in the event spent the summer receiving hands-on mentoring from local and national business leaders in an effort to hone... (The Business Journal of Portland, OR)
A routine vote on a resolution on renewable energy for Rio Rancho Public Schools turned a little heated last Monday as the discussion turned to global warming ... The resolution signifies the district s support for renewable energy and intent to apply for a grant to purchase and install a 100 kilowatt solar photovoltaic energy system at Rio Rancho High School ... Students and faculties throughout the district will have the opportunity to use the solar photovoltaic installation to learn about... (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Government renewable energy officials announced Thursday they are accepting bids from contractors to do an environmental study of the cable's possible impacts on whales, the ocean floor and coral reefs. "Hawaii has become the test center for how you integrate large amounts of wind and sun," said Robbie Alm, executive vice president for Hawaiian Electric Co. "If we can make it work in Hawaii, we can make it work anywhere on the planet.". (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
A 5-kilowatt solar system would drop from $37,500 to about $2,625 after applying the federal tax credit, a state rebate and a renewable energy program through the state's largest electric utility, PSE&G.. A system that size can shrink a typical home's electricity consumption by up to 40 percent and cut an electric bill by several hundred dollars a year. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
The five-fuel policy, comprising oil, gas, coal, hydro-power and renewable energy like solar power and biomass, was to avoid over-dependence on any one source. We are currently reviewing the country s fuel mix, said Najib. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
National Farmers Union President Tom Buis said, "While rural America faces many challenges, President-elect Obama has prioritized numerous opportunities, including reducing our nation's dependence on foreign oil by advancing the development of renewable energy. Not only will this help our nation, it will help revitalize our rural communities. Wind, solar, biofuels, geothermal, cellulosic, will all be produced in rural America. Obama stated that this position is designed to serve "not big... (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
It's amazing to me that people who are so alarmed about global warming are so reluctant to adopt the obvious short-term solution -- the bridge until the day when we have affordable renewable energy -- of nuclear power ... The idea that you can be able to create renewable energy at a price anywhere near the current price for oil or gas or coal is a fantasy. (Salon)
While a propagation of small-scale windmills would not directly impact KIUC s minimum redundancy required by the Public Utilities Commission, having an increasing number of customers connected to the grid for backup purposes but not buying as much electricity could create the need for a higher flat standby charge to prevent the rest of the co-op s users from footing the bill for new infrastructure to get KIUC in line with the state s renewable energy goals by 2020, Furfaro said. The council will... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
But China has also begun to see energy efficiency and renewable energy as ingredients for the type of modern economy it wants to build, in part because it would make the nation s energy sources more secure ... Nonetheless, the government has set ambitious targets for renewable energy, which is supposed to account for 15 percent of the country s fuel mix by 2020, and for tree planting, to boost forest cover to 20 percent of China s land mass by the end of next year. (Boston Globe)
CAP's Modeer acknowledges that renewable energy will play a role in the canal's future, but "the power that can be generated out of solar under the most advanced technology today still could not provide our base load of power.". Clark and others say one of the most important questions bubbling up from the dispute is the cost of water in the West. (AZCentral)
To cut down on their own contribution to greenhouse gases, they've built windmill turbines, invested millions in renewable energy credits and granted discounts to skiers who carpool or drive hybrids to the slopes to ski ... The cost has had many residents looking at alternatives and pushing for a broader solution that incorporates renewable energy sources. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Also new this year is the highly anticipated Fields of Energy DVD. This DVD dives into the facts of renewable energy and how agriculture is leading the way. Since its release in the early spring, more than 200 schools have requested the DVD to use in junior high and high school classrooms. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) -- The United States may lag further behind many nations in the race to develop renewable energy technologies if the U.S. Congress did not pass a climate bill, Energy Secretary Steven Chu said this week ... Another cause for U.S. concern, experts said, was the discrepancy between the Obama administration's plans to make renewable energy a massive U.S. industry and reality: The industry was still a relatively minor, albeit growing, one ... Julian L. Wong, a senior... (Xinhuanet, China)
1, 2008) Biofuels are widely considered one of the most promising sources of renewable energy by policy makers and environmentalists alike. However, unless principles and standards for production are. (Science Daily)
Marshall Magruder wrote on Jul 12, 2009 4:09 PM:" The existing line is reaching its capacity. In 1982, the company started a ten-year court case to go through the historic Mexican Babcomari Land Grant with a large $13.5 million transmission 69 kV line. The existing line now serves Patagonia, Sonoita and Elgin. There are three opportunities to have backup power from a TEP line that crosses the existing line, if the utility really wanted more capacity. Further, many homeowners are purchasing solar... (Nogales International, AZ)
That implies intensive cooperation with many parties and cultures to create a sound basis for feasible investments into renewable energy technologies and interconnected grids. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
There are many ways to reduce emissions: drive more efficient or electrically powered vehicles; produce electricity with renewable energy sources; capture CO2 from power and store it geologically; restart the sector; weatherproof homes to reduce energy for heating and cooling ... Other options notably, renewable energy sources, forest conservation programs and carbon capture and storage tend to come in below $60 per ton of avoided CO2 emissions. (Scientific American)
3 million in zero-interest Clean Renewable Energy Bonds (CREBs) from the federal government. Whether those entities take advantage of the funding mechanism to build wind turbines partly depends on how Randolph Eastern's and Union City's joint wind turbine project works out. (Winchester News-Gazette, IN)
"Now the time has come to turn this vision into reality. That implies intensive cooperation with many parties and cultures to create a sound basis for feasible investments into renewable energy technologies and interconnected grids.". Van Son said the new company will primarily focus on the economic, technical and regulatory conditions that need to be fulfilled for the project's implementation. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Some answers will lead to knowledge and availability of abundant resources like free renewable energy and other technologies that could make life more harmonious for all of mankind. Other answers will lead us to our awakening and knowledge of our true destinies here on this planet earth. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Chris Powicki of the Cape and Islands Renewable Energy Collaborative said he would like to see the Cape chop fossil fuel use in half by 2020 and get all their electricity from renewable sources. We have a huge energy footprint relative to other regions, Powicki noted. (Cape Codder, MA)
Raising the blend rate shows our nation's resolve toward replacing foreign oil with domestically produced renewable energy ... Focusing on clean, green, renewable energy not only provides jobs for more Americans but also greater degrees of national security and energy independence. (Juneau Empire)
The main objective of green technology, which encompasses the development of renewable energy and the promotion of energy-efficiency, is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions for a sustainable development and to counter the rising threat of global warming ... If the project is viable, which we will know in the next one year or so, Malaysia would be able to add wind to its list of renewable energy sources. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
The parent company in this acquisition is a huge organization that has a strong belief in the future of renewable energy for fuels, Moander said ... The thing about this acquisition is the companys strong belief in the future of renewable energy. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
After dipping their toes into the U.S. renewable energy market a few years ago, Germany's largest energy players are now increasing their investments, even as renewable energy sales in the U.S. have slowed under the weight of the financial crisis ... 3 billion in tax credits for renewable energy equipment manufacturers ... The bill, referred to by some as a Kerry-Boxer bill, seeks to cut emissions, create renewable energy jobs and increase domestic energy production. (BusinessWeek)
But the government here is big enough on fuel cell technology to seem willing to help and Kia engineers say hydrogen could come from zero-carbon nuclear power stations, or natural renewable energy sources, in the future. Certainly Kia's latest Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle, the Borrego SUV, feels pretty futuristic to drive. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
It is not a question of no coal plant, we want to present to the leadership that there was alternatives in renewable energy. We are not against the government, we want to work with them, she said. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Earnings were hurt by reduced profits at RMT, a nonregulated renewable energy subsidiary. RMT is being affected by lower activity in the wind power industry. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
While the meeting was primarily an opportunity for local officials to share their thoughts on the area, Gillibrand later said she saw tourism and renewable energy including hydropower and biomass energy as two obvious areas for continued development. She said economic development should not be something that changes the character of the region. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
-- President Barack Obama made a pitch for renewable energy Tuesday, announcing $3 ... Obama said a modern grid could give consumers better control over their electricity usage and costs, and spur development of renewable energy sources such as wind and solar ... Even as Obama pitched more efficient and renewable energy use, his trip to Arcadia made it clear that old habits and dependencies die hard. (KSBW 8, CA)
Erickson continued, "Otter Tail Power Company faced mixed market dynamics during the quarter, benefiting from rate increases in the Dakotas, and increased renewable energy and transmission rider revenues, while being impacted by a reduction in sales driven by an unseasonably cool summer in the Midwest, reduced demand from commercial and industrial customers and a deflated wholesale market. Many of our nonelectric businesses continued to face recessionary headwinds during the period. While... (Primezone Releases)
5 billion, 600-megawatt renewable energy project will be one of the largest undertakings of its kind anywhere in the world, Cielo CEO Walt Hornaday said. Cielo is excited to be part of this historic partnership that will not only generate clean, homegrown, renewable energy, but also create a robust economy with new jobs and revenue. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
It has also recently been identified as important to the creation of new battery technology particularly in renewable energy applications. The high storage capacity of vanadium redox batteries has the ability to equalize the volatile energy production of solar and wind power generating plants. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
The program would help bring Kauai up to speed with Oahu and other jurisdictions around the country that have embraced "net energy metering" as a way to encourage the use of eligible renewable energy electricity generators by residential and commercial customers ... The Kauai Island Utility Cooperative approved the NEM pilot project at a special board meeting Oct. 14 and yesterday submitted the plan to the PUC. It has the backing of the state consumer advocate, the Hawaii Renewable Energy... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Corcoran city officials say they are in negotiation with a major renewable energy company to develop a solar farm as their next solution to power the area's energy needs as well as to earn additional revenues for the city. City Manager Ron Hoggard said the city is looking to lease its well field properties north of town totaling 144 acres to enXco, a subsidiary of France-based EDF Energies Nouvelles, for the construction of arrays of photovoltaic solar system over the expansive flat-lying... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
NEW YORK - China took a big leap into the U.S. renewable energy market Thursday, putting up $1 ... The project is a joint venture with U.S. Renewable Energy Group, a private equity firm, Austin, Texas-based Cielo Wind Power LP and Shenyang Power Group of China ... The joint venture also plans to tap into U.S. stimulus funding for alternative energy, said Cappy McGarr, managing partner of U.S. Renewable Energy. (MSNBC -- Environment)
2 billion in disbursed ARRA funds to state and local agencies for energy efficiency, renewable energy, grid improvements and carbon capture and sequestration. NEF estimates that $9. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
The end result will promote energy-saving choices for consumers, increase efficiency, and foster the growth of renewable energy sources like wind and solar ... By deploying digital monitoring devices and increasing grid automation, these awards will increase the efficiency, reliability and security of the system, and will help link up renewable energy resources with the electric grid ... The Administration is funding a range of projects that will incorporate these various components into one... (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
She urged the industry to invest in research for development of solar and renewable energy, such as biofuel. Susan MacManus, a political science professor at University of South Florida, said national interest in the race is fueling the busy pace of campaigning by the two frontrunners. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
(AP) - President Barack Obama made a pitch for renewable energy Tuesday, announcing $3 ... Obama said a modern grid could give consumers better control over their electricity usage and costs, and spur development of renewable energy sources such as wind and solar ... Even as Obama pitched more efficient and renewable energy use, his trip to Arcadia made it clear that old habits and dependencies die hard. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
One issue that has become increasingly important since the plan revision began is the growing interest in renewable energy, said Park County Commissioner Jill Shockley Siggins ... "They can be a visual obtrusion, but when you're looking at the cost versus benefit, there's no question" that wind turbines have a place on public lands, said John Osgood, a retired park ranger and renewable energy advocate ... Beckwith said the Big Horn Basin, while sometimes quite windy in some places, lacks the... (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
The funding for the Northern Border Regional Commission will support grants to create jobs in a 36-county area by investing in a number of critical areas including infrastructure improvements, high-speed Internet access, health care and renewable energy production. "I am grateful that the initial funding will soon reach our communities," said Rep. (Concord Monitor)
Wasatch is a private U.S.-based renewable energy company ... The Company is the largest and most diversified developer, owner, and operator of 21 renewable energy generation facilities in Canada totaling net 694 MW of capacity in operation and 18 MW under construction. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
These might include local renewable energy generation, favorable energy zoning, and independent energy districts. Residents require a strong education system, strong infrastructure, strong park and recreation facilities, and of course, a people that care about each other and have pride in their Town. (Wethersfield Post, CT)
Government renewable energy officials announced today they are accepting bids from contractors to do an environmental study of the cable's possible impacts on whales, the ocean floor and coral reefs ... Government renewable energy officials announced today they are accepting bids from contractors to do an environmental study of the cable's possible impacts on whales, the ocean floor and coral reefs. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
"Do our cars need to be more fuel efficient? Absolutely," says Red Bull Racing driver , who buys renewable energy at home. "But I think as a whole there's a lot bigger low-hanging fruit we can go after as a sport. There are a lot of fans that come to these races, and there's a lot we don't recycle that we could.". (USA Today -- Sports)
There are many options up for consideration as renewable energy besides windmills and solar panels. And these ideas are so wacky they just might work. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Rajendra Pachauri, chair of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, told Inter Press Service that it was "unlikely that India or China would agree to binding greenhouse gas [GhG] emission cuts before 2020 or compromise on their national interests''. Yet their newly signed deal seeks to increase their cooperation on tackling climate change and specifically covers renewable energy and power efficiency. The two governments have rejected calls from developed countries to set... (Asia Times Online)
They fall roughly into three areas: smart metering projects that give customers access to information about their electric use, infrastructure upgrades to better connect renewable energy sites like the Florida solar farm with the rest of the grid and other infrastructure improvements to the grid's backbone. In addition to the smart meters, the approved projects include plans to deploy as many as 200,000 advanced transformers, 170,000 smart thermostats, about 700 automated substations and... (EETimes)
Maloney said Pac-West hopes to convert the base sugar operation into a renewable energy plantation. A recent agreement with Kaua i Island Utility Cooperative is an important milestone toward that goal. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
The sooner real action is taken to utilise the wonderful advantages Australia has to produce renewable energy, the better. bernardbeers | tassie - October 29, 2009, 10:45AM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Tweeten and other company officials held a renewable energy demonstration Oct. 18 at his family home farm, which will be located just across 190th Street from a new 10 million gallon refinery Growth Energy hopes to have up and running by the fall of 2010. The new refinery will be located on three acres of land, include a 3,500-square-foot building, three larger tanks that will be about the size of a typical farm silo and several smaller tanks. (Forest City Summit, IO)
The summit will consist of six panel discussions over two days covering everything from maximizing energy efficiency in buildings to Wyomings renewable energy future. Evenson and Freudenthals panel will discuss the benefits of clean coal technology and the importance of fossil fuels to Wyoming communities. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Passers-by are likely to see a few more wind turbines on the horizon near Crystal Lake in the coming months as a renewable energy project finally comes to a close. The third phase of construction has begun at the Crystal Lake Wind Energy Center and by the end of the year, an additional 44 wind turbines will be added to the existing 180, said Steve Stengel, spokesman for Next Era Energy. (Forest City Summit, IO)
The most effective step to implement that goal would be a massive shift away from to clean, renewable energy sources. If leaders can have confidence that such a transformation is possible, they might commit to an historic agreement. (Scientific American)
On January 1, 2006, China passed a revolutionary renewable energy law to spur local governments to support the development of renewable energy projects across provinces. In 2007, the National Development and Reform Council's Medium and Long-term Development Plan for Renewable Energy in China called for an increase in the total installed area for SWH systems to 150 million square meters by 2010 and 300 million square meters by 2020 - of this 100 million square meters will be in rural areas ... In... (Asia Times Online)
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