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ALBANY New state laws that allow businesses to sell renewable energy they generate back to their utility take effect today ... Now, in a victory for the renewable energy industry since the commercial market has much more potential businesses will be able to do the same ... The new laws are expected to be of most benefit to the renewable energy markets, which will be able to sell more solar and wind power equipment if more businesses decided to hook up to the grid. (Albany Times Union)
Siemens Energy picks Boulder for wind R&D center Jan 2, 2009
It also will partner with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory on a pilot wind project for the National Wind Technology Center. "Colorado continues to attract businesses that develop, manufacture and implement renewable energy technologies," Ritter said. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
* One mans dream: The windmills of Dhule Jan 2, 2009
Despite the economic storm, Suzlon chief Tulsi Tanti of India is confident of growth amid surging demand for renewable energy. By Randeep ramesh THE GUARDIAN, DHULE, INDIA Friday, Jan 02, 2009, Page 9. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Businesses' green chances are wide, but complex Jan 2, 2009
Finally, the clean-tech boom is making it easier for companies "to transform their products, processes and performance to use more renewable energy, bio-based or lightweight materials and fewer toxic ingredients," he writes. As they roll out, that will make possible a wide range of green business opportunities. (USA Today -- Money)
Storm's aftermath underscores value of municipal utilities Jan 2, 2009
Municipal power companies can also do more to take advantage of the renewable energy sources in their local community. For example, in Hull the municipal utility tapped into the local wind power potential to provide customers with clean, renewable, and low-cost electricity. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
CTDC to Build 30MW On-Grid Solar Power Station in Qaidam Basin Jan 2, 2009
In 2005, Chinese government approved to establish Qinghai's Qaidam as a special Economic Experimental Zone to develop circular economy and renewable energy projects ... It also reflects the commitment by our government to meet the challenges posed by climate change with reliable and renewable energy ... With the recognition and commitment of the Chinese government to developing renewable energy technology, we expect that the domestic solar energy and application market will expand rapidly in the... (Primezone Releases)
Italy takes over G8 presidency Jan 2, 2009
Frattini said terrorism, nuclear disarmament and the situations in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Africa would be on the political agenda, while economic issues to be given priority are reforms to the Bretton Woods system of monetary management, the development of renewable energy sources, the impact of climate change on the economy and food safety. The G8, originally the G6, was set up in 1975 as a forum for the world's most industrialized nations. (Xinhuanet, China)
Entrepreneurs tapping market for romance-reviving products, workshops Jan 1, 2009
"Everybody is talking so much about renewable energy and conservation these days," he said. "Love is the ultimate renewable resource.". (Boston Globe)
Our views: Our 2009 agenda Jan 1, 2009
Efforts also must continue in Washington, Tallahassee and locally to prepare for the end of NASAs shuttle program next year and create a new generation of high-technology jobs to return America to the moon and use the expertise of Kennedy Space Center workers to launch renewable energy industries. Particular attention should be paid to commercial space initiatives such as the contract awarded last week to California-based Space X to use the companys Falcon rockets to ferry supplies from Cape... (Florida Today)
John White of Standard Renewable Energy Group LLC Jan 1, 2009
John White, co-founder, chairman and CEO Standard Renewable Energy Group LLC ... John White, a board-certified lawyer in civil trial law, is a co-founder of Standard Renewable Energy Group (SREG) LLC, and currently serves as the company s chairman and chief executive officer ... Q Will funding alternative and renewable energy by taxing oil companies help or hurt. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Technology Monitor: Party time! Jan 1, 2009
When all the sums are done, Mr Lamkin reckons the firm will be able to sell electricity to California s grid for 11 cents a kilowatt-hour, the state s target price for renewable energy, and still turn a tidy profit. That belief will soon be put to the test. (The Economist)
The new, new economy Jan 1, 2009
Investors have already started noticing companies like Suzlon, Moser Baer, Enercon, among others, in the renewable energy space. In irrigation and water pumping efficiency sectors, there is a Shakti Motors, Jain Irrigation, among others, and in lighting energy efficiency, there is Banyan, Pheonix and many more. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
Flood-control dams eyed for energy Jan 1, 2009
Factors ranging from the difficulty in obtaining permits for new coal-fired power plants to government renewable energy mandates and tax credits have created a potential market for new hydroelectric projects ... Developers now have a potential market for hydropower from utilities more interested in upping the size of their renewable energy portfolios than increasing generating capacity, said Jeff Herholdt, director of West Virginia's Division of Energy. (MSNBC -- Environment)
America resumes its big-car love affair Jan 1, 2009
In the wake of 9/11, President George Bush had the political space to impose a petrol tax, a "Patriot Tax", to weaken the very people who had funded 9/11 and to stimulate a US renewable energy industry. But Bush wimped out and would not impose a tax when prices were low or a floor price when they got high. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Nuclear and the New American President Jan 1, 2009
They say that "Because diversity and redundancy are important for safety and security, renewable energy sources ought to retain a place in the energy economy of the century to come." The meaning here is clear, especially if you add that we probably will never possess what is known in intermediate economic theory as the optimal amount of nuclear power ... As David Schlageter pointed out in EnergyPulse (2008), "Renewable energy sources only supplement the electric grid with intermittent power that... (Energy Pulse, CO)
County Farm Bureau Leaders Take Part in Policy-Making Process Jan 1, 2009
Support for allowing farmers to exit early from the Conservation Reserve Program without penalty if they leave the land in grass and forages for livestock production or produce biomass as feedstock for renewable energy. Support for increased funding to the Missouri Department of Agriculture for the surveillance and control of livestock diseases. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
S. Indiana company plans biomass energy plant Jan 1, 2009
The company also expects to qualify for federal Renewable Energy Credits and production tax credits ... Naulty said a local utility has signed a letter of intent with Liberty Green Renewables to purchase all of the electricity generated by the plant, as well as the plant s Renewable Energy Credits. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Obama's big oil decision Jan 1, 2009
Despite his hopes for renewable energy, Barack Obama faces tough choices early in his term on whether to extract more oil within the US. Americans are still years, maybe decades, from kicking the oil habit ... If Obama's planned $150 billion spending on renewable energy and efficiency can quickly and drastically reduce America's dependence on petroleum products from gasoline to plastics then oil shale could be safely left in the ground. (Christian Science Monitor)
O'Connell Electric Installs Solar Canopy Jan 1, 2009
The solar canopy serves a dual purpose in offering renewable energy generation to the electrical grid. It also offers shading to the southern windows during the summer to reduce the buildings HVAC costs. (R News)
U.S. faring better than the restof world, Rep. Putnam reports Jan 1, 2009 On the heavier side ... Jan 1, 2009 U.S. dedicated to developing renewable energy Jan 1, 2009 National Renewables Cooperative holds first meeting Jan 1, 2009 COMMENT: Ring In The New Jan 1, 2009 GWAC: Dear Barack, Please honor energy commitment ... Dec 31, 2008 Plugging in to new technology Dec 31, 2008 Closing of Exel site to affect 131 Dec 31, 2008 Lawmakers looking to put Austin on the renewable energy map Dec 31, 2008 Biofuel for Jumbo Jets: Kiwis Take to the Sky on Jatropha Dec 31, 2008 GreenHunter approved for biodiesel sales Dec 31, 2008 Top stories of 2008: Energy, memristors Dec 31, 2008 Interest soars for Scottish green project that could help access ... Dec 31, 2008 Diverse Landscapes Are Better: Policymakers Urged To Think Broadly About Biofuel Crops Dec 31, 2008 Hospitals tighten belts to help fight recession Dec 31, 2008 Why The Recovery Must Be Green Dec 31, 2008 Cool Winchester needs partner organizations Dec 31, 2008 Paterson sends Obama wish list Dec 31, 2008 Click here for the story. Dec 31, 2008 Oh, No It's 2009 Dec 31, 2008 Iowa Family Installs Residential Wind Power Dec 31, 2008 Guy Hands on road towards 200m cattle deal with James Packer Dec 31, 2008 Putnam Gives Economic Prognosis To Bartow Committee of 100 Dec 31, 2008 What did you get from your city in 2008? Dec 31, 2008 Nuclear power for France, but not RI? Dec 30, 2008 It’s all about the carbon at green Berlin eatery Dec 30, 2008 Unison Leads Renewable Energy Stock Gains on South Korean Government Plan Dec 30, 2008 Clegg warns of 'difficult' 2009 Dec 30, 2008 Outside interests short-circuit Alaska's rich energy potential Dec 30, 2008 Drillers eye oil reserves off California coast Dec 30, 2008 Getting Power To People Dec 30, 2008 Auto bail-out not right for Montana Dec 30, 2008 Where Venture Capital Is Still Flowing Dec 30, 2008 Change will happen Dec 30, 2008 Breakthrough In Production Of Double-walled Carbon Nanotubes Dec 30, 2008 Wind energy gains steam across state (9) Dec 30, 2008 Hoku Solar reaches PV power agreement Dec 30, 2008 Making More Hay Off of the Wind Dec 30, 2008 Leinenkugel touts Doyle's plans for state economy Dec 30, 2008 Coke's red Times Sq. sign goes 'green' Dec 30, 2008 Election season begins: Carr to run; Flynn to step down Dec 30, 2008 Employers not rushing to fill high-level jobs Dec 30, 2008 World's escalating dependence on coal devastating environment (1) Dec 30, 2008 South Korea announces major energy investment Dec 30, 2008 POPULATION UP IN STATE BUT DOWN IN COUNTY (436) Dec 30, 2008 Top ten stories of 2008 No. 4: Supreme Court decision paves way for wind farm Dec 30, 2008 County continues work on wind regulations Dec 30, 2008 Local Industry News & Notes for Sunday, December 28, 2008 Dec 30, 2008 Need For Renewable Energy Brings Business to Sauk City Dec 30, 2008 Vilsack Draws Lots of Praise Within Agriculture Dec 30, 2008 Creative solutions in tough times Dec 30, 2008 Volunteers needed for green board Dec 30, 2008 Florida tax credits expected to brighten Jacksonville solar companies Dec 30, 2008 South Korea to Invest $28 Billion in Power Plants, Reduce Reliance on Oil Dec 28, 2008 My View: Climate plan needs refinement Dec 27, 2008 Stimulus plan could help Chetek's infrastructure Dec 27, 2008 Renegy Holdings reduces hours for execs Dec 27, 2008 Letters to the editor Dec 27, 2008 Four teams present bids to master plan Hill East Dec 27, 2008 Though better off than elsewhere, local law firms are not cheery Dec 26, 2008 'Nice guys do finish last' Dec 26, 2008 New Peco message board will be to diode for Dec 26, 2008 This Week in Print Dec 26, 2008 Area housing market: Count your blessings Dec 26, 2008 Phila. company that fired pregnant woman ordered to pay $17,000 Dec 26, 2008
Putnam said that the economy was obviously the top of the agenda for the new Congress, and that they would have to postpone work on healthcare and investing in renewable energy. However, such issues could not be ignored, he added it was a mistake in the 80s when the energy issue was ignored after prices dropped. (Lake Wales News, FL)
State regulators OK sale of PSE to investors Jan 1, 2009
The two commissioners also said the nature and quality of the investors, their multi-billion dollar equity stake in PSE, their deep pockets and their commitment to fund PSE s ongoing capital needs, including the search for renewable energy sources, all are factors that suggest PSE will have improved access to capital for system improvements. Commissioner Philip Jones dissented, writing that he believes the agreement creates too much risk, and potential harm, for ratepayers and stakeholders. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
As the price of oil skyrocketed throughout most of the year, renewable energy became a hot-button item worldwide. On Kaua i, a bill to expedite the permitting process for renewable energy systems such as windmills was introduced and sent by the County Council to the Planning Commission for review. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- The year of 2008 has seen the United States taking critical steps in developing renewable energy to meet the national goal of achieving 25 percent renewable energy by 2025 ... -- Increasing venture investments in renewable energy, with companies contributing a record 961 ... Despite the progress being made, Dan Arvizu, head of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, said the federal government should have been doing more to foster renewable energy. (Xinhuanet, China)
Members of NRCO that do not have the opportunity locally to develop green energy through wind, solar or biomass will be able to participate in renewable energy projects elsewhere through the organization ... "To qualify for NRCO membership, entities must be generation and transmission cooperatives, unaffiliated distribution cooperatives or partial requirement cooperatives that have the legal right to participate in wholesale electric markets. Midwest Energy has a diverse mix of power supply... (Dowagiac News, MI)
These proposed initiatives could provide us with opportunities in India too, because if we develop our own renewable energy industry differently from the miserable record that we have had over the past quarter-century, not only would we succeed in solving some of our own energy problems but also provide Indian business with market opportunities in the US and the rest of the world ... In the case of India, shifting to greater efficiency in energy use, and greater use of renewable energy... (India Times, India)
As you made clear in your Presidential campaign, and in statements since, a strong economy for the United States is dependent on energy efficiency, investment in clean, renewable energy technologies, investment in new energy infrastructure, and training of our workforce to transit from old energy technologies to new technologies ... Encourage homeowner use of renewable energy technologies by enacting a tax credit of $7,500 for the installation and/or use of energy efficiency saving devices such... (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Patten, an engineering professor with a personal interest in alternative-energy technology, says he is always looking for ways to use as well as educate about green living through renewable energy. CONTINUED 1. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Closing of Exel site in Phila. to eliminate 131 jobs - Philadelphia Business Journal. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
During the upcoming legislative session, lawmakers and industry experts are proposing several different approaches to the renewable energy issue that include tax incentives, infrastructure investment and revised renewable energy standards. The various tacts being considered are part of the general plan to put Texas, and more specifically, Austin, in a position to become one of the country s leaders in renewable energy similar to its standing in the gas and oil industries ... Every session that... (Austin Business Journal, TX)
6 degrees F (-47 degrees C), according to chemist Jennifer Holmgren, UOP's general manager of the renewable energy and chemicals business. "We can use any kind of vegetable oil palm, jatropha they all have the same [chemical] backbone," she says. (Scientific American)
a renewable energy company, said Tuesday that the has approved the company s application to sell biodiesel to the U.S. on-road market. Grapevine-based GreenHunter said in a press statement the decision allows the company to diversify its distribution model and develop a strategy that allows the company to distribute biodiesel to key markets from the company s refinery in Houston. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Renewable energy and emerging semiconductor technologies like memristors were among the top industry stories in 2008 on EE Times. com. (EETimes)
The government hopes that the project will help Scotland to continue leading the UK in terms of renewable energy and to reach its target of satisfying 50 per cent of it national energy demand through renewable means within eleven years. Alex Salmond, the Scottish first minister, told the paper: "Since we unveiled the details of the Saltire Prize Challenge at the beginning of December, 33 declarations of interest have been registered from some of the great companies and best minds in the... (energyhelpline.com)
20, 2008) High oil prices, energy security considerations and fears about global warming have helped revive interest in renewable energy sources like biofuels. But there are a few catches. (Science Daily)
It s part of a systemwide project to reduce energy use by 25 percent and replace some of the power with renewable energy sources. - A new systemwide electronic medical record will be completed by February. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
According to the American Solar Energy Society, the energy efficiency and renewable energy industries created 8. 5 million jobs in 2006 alone. (Forbes)
Changes can be as simple as turning off lights when someone leaves a room, to as ambitious as installing a renewable energy system in their home. The program costs as much or as little as each household chooses, and is likely to save them money on their utility bills. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
$650 million for the state to entice more renewable energy development projects. $6 million to replace 600 busses that run on diesel fuel, or convert them to run on cleaner fuels. (Albany Business Review, NY)
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3Degrees, according to its website, helps utility companies market renewable energy. The airport kiosk scheme should be the plot for an episode of Mad Men on cable tv. (Human Events Online)
E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. POSTED: 11:15 am CST December 30, 2008UPDATED: 11:33 am CST December 30, 2008. (7 KETV Omaha)
Infinis - largest purely renewable energy generator in UK. Odeon/UCI - pan-European cinema chain, with 193 sites. (Times Online)
Putnam said that the economy was obviously the top of the agenda for the new Congress, and that they would have to postpone work on healthcare and investing in renewable energy. However, such issues could not be ignored entirely, he added it was a mistake in the 80s when the energy issue was ignored after prices dropped. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Somerville was recently named one of the nation s top cities for sustainability in 2008, and the city continues to implement energy efficiency in all fields from using biodiesel fuel and Smart cars to installing renewable energy in some municipal buildings. We are committed to creating a sustainable and environmentally friendly community through such innovative practices as green development projects; the hiring of an energy service company to retrofit municipal buildings; and purchasing hybrid... (Somerville Journal, MA)
The company however said that although nuclear power will play a major role in providing energy supply in the future, after fossil fuel power generation, and renewable energy including hydro, wind, solar and biomass, "the hurdles of political and public concerns (over nuclear energy) are difficult to meet. Ultimately, fossil fuels-- coal and natural gas, will need to take a major role.". Leaving the Penly site, I had mixed feelings. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Business)
These included using bio gas, derived from agricultural byproducts and produced in gas plants outside Berlin, and zero-emission electricity, created from renewable energy sources. In both cases, Foodorama pays extra for the green alternatives. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Koreas Renewable Energy Stocks Gain on Public Plan (Update1) ... Dec. 30 (Bloomberg) -- , a South Korean wind- turbine maker, led renewable energy-related stocks higher in Seoul trading after the government announced its final plans to boost the use of alternative resources ... The country plans to boost the use of renewable energy to 11 percent of total supplies by 2030 from the current 2 percent, the Ministry of Knowledge said today in an e-mailed statement. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
5bn - the estimated cost of the government's temporary VAT cut introduced earlier this month - on measures to insulate homes, support renewable energy and improve public transport as part of a "green road" to economic recovery. He also promised new ideas to help parents with children to get back to work and to improve the education of children from disadvantaged social backgrounds. (BBC News -- UK)
Here we sit as the only state in the nation with enough renewable energy potential (hydro, geothermal, wind and tidal) to be the first state having 50 percent of electrical generation coming from renewable energy sources by 2025 ... Unfortunately, I did not have a podium upon which to educate this august conference about the unique global position of Alaska when it comes to climate and renewable energy ... Governor after governor, CEO after CEO, testified how investment and technology in... (Anchorage Daily News)
He spoke of moving "beyond our oil addiction," creating "a new, hybrid economy" and investing in "renewable energy that will give life to new businesses and industries.". Obama didn't mention oil drilling. (San Francisco Chronicle)
The Southern California desert could produce a gusher of renewable energy ... Electrical transmission could turn into a bottleneck for renewable energy ... He co-wrote a paper arguing that states should focus on meeting their renewable energy goals by building smaller-scale projects within their own borders, eschewing long-distance transmission lines that can cost more than a $1 billion apiece. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
We'll do that by creating jobs that put middle-class families to work rebuilding infrastructure which will support small businesses, and by investing in education and renewable energy. As always, I appreciate your feedback and ask that you send me your thoughts. (Montana Standard, MT)
1 billion in renewable energy and related technologies, double the amount during the same period in 2007 ... "With Obama's election, investors are even more excited that clean technology and renewable energy companies are positioned well for the next five to 10 years," says Brian Beard, a partner at law firm Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich i who specializes in venture capital. (Forbes -- Technology)
Ron Murray Sr wrote on Dec 27, 2008 10:21 PM:" Mr. Foster, I go to Youtube.com and check out the Obama speeches once in a while. You can also go to change.gov and look at what is happening in the transition.Obama has stated that there are many cities, counties, and municipalities that have jobs waiting to be started. His plans are to present a stimulus package that will fund the rebuilding of the infrastructure of this country. Schools, hospitals, roads, and bridges. The people who do this work... (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
29, 2008) In recent years, the possible applications for double-walled carbon nanotubes have excited scientists and engineers, particularly those working on developing renewable energy technologies. These tiny tubes, just two carbon atoms thick, are thin enough to be transparent, yet can still conduct electricity. (Science Daily)
"Alliant is certainly committed to renewable energy, although you can't completely rule one thing out," Schultz said. "But definitely, renewable energy is where the business is going. The wind regimes in this part of the country are all in the top 20.". (Waterloo Courier, IO)
UFA said it plans to invest in Power I through its Renewable Energy Fund, which is being financed by U.S. Bancorp Community Development Corp. Sennet Capital, a Hawaii-based merchant bank, arranged the financing and helped structure the deal. Hoku is pleased to have established this partnership with UFA, said Dustin Shindo, chairman and CEO of parent company (Nasdaq: HOKU), in a statement. (Pacific Business News, HI)
But those states, such as Colorado and Iowa, have adapted out of necessity to the shift toward renewable energy production, specifically wind turbines, which a U.S. suggests could provide 20 percent of the nations power by 2030. Those states are well ahead of Nebraska, Dubas said, in positioning themselves to reap the potential financial rewards of a $600 billion-$1 trillion federal stimulus package proposed by President-elect Obama, a portion of which will dedicated to developing... (Nebraska Statepaper)
In job creation, Doyle is in sync with President-elect Barack Obama in the importance of clean and renewable energy technology and the jobs it can create. There s going to be a lot of interest in that, Leinenkugel said. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
"Coca-Cola has always held a historic place in Times Square, where we've been one of the longest continuous billboard advertisers, starting in 1932, and we are proud to lead this renewable energy movement on the Great White Way," Dana Barba, North American Coke s assistant vice president of portfolio operations, said in a news release. Coke (NYSE: KO) was the first company to make the switch and others joined soon after, signing an electrical supply agreement with , a subsidiary of White Plains,... (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
He names aggressively addressing the budget, supporting renewable energy opportunities, addressing the town-wide flooding problems we face and actively supporting our schools and the business community as a few. Today with a troubled economy in Massachusetts, I feel my current career as a member of the Governor s economic team on Beacon Hill brings a very important set of knowledge and experiences to help Cohasset, said Carr. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
He then pursued the corporate path as a managing editor for Bank of America and Time Warner, a director of finance and exchange operations in San Francisco, and as a renewable energy consultant in Seattle. From 2003 to 2008, he taught multinational strategic management, ethics, governance and other international topics as a professor in several countries. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
The government has also mandated that solar, wind, hydroelectric and other forms of renewable energy provide 10 percent of the nation s power by 2010, and ordered key industries to reduce energy consumption by 20 percent. President Hu Jintao, in a speech to a key party congress last month, promised a cleanup. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Under the government's long-term plan, renewable energy sources, including solar, wind and water, should account for 11 percent of power consumption by 2030 from the current 2. 2 percent. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Redus said he expects to see growth particularly in the renewable energy industry, which could benefit the region s agriculture-based economy. I m hoping that will materialize in a sense that it will create industry and job opportunities for those of us in Southeast Arkansas and South Arkansas really, particularly in the Delta portion of the state, he said. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Many saw the court ruling as precedent-setting in that it upheld the state s energy policy and the authority of state government to carry out the wider public mandate to increase renewable energy sources statewide. Others saw it has big government usurping the right of local government to make its own decisions; some living in the project area opposed it because they said it would hurt property values, destroy scenic views and create safety concerns. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Leist has had a long-standing interest in renewable energy ... When he interviewed for his current position, Leist said he was interested to know if there was room for renewable energy projects in Natrona County to complement the oil and gas industry. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Published: Sunday, December 28, 2008 1:08 AM HST KIUC and PacWest renewable energy New: Hawaii Tourism Association Spreading holiday joy to Hawaii children and seniors in need. KIUC and PacWest renewable energy ... Kaua`i Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC) Board of Directors agreed in their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday to enter into a collaborative agreement with Pacific West Energy, LLC (PacWest) to achieve established and necessary renewable energy goals and greenhouse... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
He d been a software engineer for RWE, a large power company in Germany when renewable energy was not an issue. Today, renewable energy is a global issue and Zander, now CEO of his own American company Energies Direct LLC of Sauk City makes custom manure digesters, large concrete containers with a double membrane roof, the inner membrane expanding to store up to 10 hours of methane ... And the German company that employed him now has a renewable energy division, while Germany a country about the... (Agri-View, WI)
What excites us the most is that he (Vilsack) understands the vital importance that international trade and expansion of export markets has to farm incomes, continued Bruins, who also noted Vilsack s support for expanding renewable energy like ethanol, biodiesel and wind. Bob Stallman, head of the American Farm Bureau, said Vilsack has demonstrated experienced, steady judgment when it comes to working on agriculture-related issues. (Agri-View, WI)
A charity is planning this spring to distribute Lifelights, a lantern powered by renewable energy, to 100,000 orphaned households in Rwanda ... That's why the Freeplay Foundation, a charity that provides sustainable technologies to help poor people in developing countries, is planning this spring to distribute Lifelights, a lantern powered by renewable energy, to 100,000 orphaned households in Rwanda. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
The initial focus of this board will be to investigate how we in Acton can improve our energy efficiency and our use of renewable energy sources. The committee will analyze strategies such as participating in the Massachusetts Green Community Act, setting up the town as a Green Energy Aggregator, purchasing renewable energy credits or contracting/partnering with an Energy Services Company (ESCO). (Acton Beacon, MA)
NORTHEAST FLORIDA A recently passed solar investment tax credit package and increased interest in renewable energy are powering up Northeast Florida s solar industry. Additionally, the passage of an amendment to the state constitution Nov. 4 will allow homeowners to exempt renewable energy investments from their property taxes, creating another incentive for consumers to buy solar power systems. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Updated: New York, Dec 28 04:50 London, Dec 28 09:50 Tokyo, Dec 28 18:50. South Korea to Spend $28 Billion on New Power Plants (Update1). (Bloomberg -- Asia)
This would go much further to stimulate efficient and renewable energy use, and it's relatively easy and quick to administer. And it wouldn't pass the buck to poor communities to absorb the bulk of the pollution because the buck would stop with polluters themselves. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
City officials are also applying for a grant of up to $50,000 for planning and developing renewable energy. According to Newman, in 2007, Gov. Jim Doyle created the Office of Energy Independence with the goal to replace state energy use with 25-percent renewable energy sources by 2025. (Chetek Alert, WI)
The Tempe-based renewable energy provider said in filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that it would reduce the hours and compensation for company President and COO Hugh Smith, CFO Robert Zack, and Executive Vice President Scott Higginson. The three will be required to work from eight to nine hours a week for the company with additional pay for hours over that. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Charged with renewable energy (solar for example) brings emissions down 100 percent. Regarding compact fluorescent light bulbs: Burning coal produces a lot of mercury that is spewed into our atmosphere. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
The project has been pitched as a chance to create a model neighborhood for environmentally responsible development, one that would minimize stormwater runoff the source of 75-90 percent of pollutants entering the Anacostia River and possibly include a source of renewable energy. This article is for Paid Print Subscribers ONLY.. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
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