Nuclear power opponent speaks out on Payette proposal Nov 20, 2009
Rickards said he has numerous concerns about nuclear power in general and AEHI specifically and asserts that Gillispie has not told the truth on a number of matters that have been brought up in other areas, including his background, the cost of producing nuclear power as compared with other resources such as wind or geothermal power and the safety of nuclear power ... John Farmer wrote on Nov 19, 2009 8:38 PM:" Why does anyone refer to this guy as a doctor? He is a podiatrist for gosh sakes.... (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Energy-efficient fish science Nov 19, 2009
The idea to extract heat from the sea water already flowing through the building's wet labs came from the concepts of geothermal technology, said facilities manager Jack Christiansen. Ground-source heat pumps that extract natural underground heat through wells drilled into the earth are being installed at Juneau International Airport and the Dimond Park Aquatic Center. (Juneau Empire)
Obama strikes clean energy deal with China Nov 18, 2009
The also includes a $150 million joint research institute and the start-up of a cooperative program starting with 22 companies to develop clean energy production sites, such as wind, solar or geothermal power, which do not release atmosphere-heating greenhouse gases to the atmosphere. U.S. and Chinese researchers that China possess geological reservoirs sufficient to hold at least a century's worth of carbon dioxide emissions from coal plants there. (USA Today -- Tech)
Sierra Geothermal Engages O&M Partners LLC Nov 18, 2009
Sierra Geothermal Engages O&M Partners LLC - Yahoo ... Sierra Geothermal Engages O&M Partners LLC ... Source: Sierra Geothermal Power Corp.. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Tech solutions? Nov 18, 2009
Tackling climate change with technology. New technologies will be required if the world economy is to grow without accelerating climate change. (BBC News -- Technology)
U.S. Energy Corp. Announces Initial Production Rate of Approximately 1,544 BOE/D From the Lee 16-21 #1H Bakken Well Nov 17, 2009
Nov. 16, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. Energy Corp. (Nasdaq: - ) ("USE" or the "Company"), a natural resources exploration and development company with interests in oil and gas, molybdenum, geothermal, and real estate assets, today announced the initial production rate from its Lee 16-21 #1H Bakken well and provided an operations update regarding its Williston Basin drilling program ... U.S. Energy Corp. is a diversified natural resource company with interests in oil and gas, molybdenum,... (Primezone Releases)
Going with the wind: Little goes long way Nov 16, 2009
The wind production fits in with other steps O'Donnell is taking to make the house energy-efficient, such as using a geothermal system for heating and cooling. She's not sure how it will work out. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Health care center gets new - and improved - future Nov 16, 2009
He added that having a central campus at the remodeled health care center to house multiple county agencies will produce savings in staff travel time and also provide an opportunity to build a geothermal heating and cooling plant to service both the new and renovated facilities. From the beginning, it was a very amorphous perceived need that we had, Rasmussen said about the project as a whole. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Australia told nuclear the best way to reduce carbon emissions Nov 16, 2009
"But it depends on what the targets are and what other options there are in Australia as it has a much more extensive geothermal resource than Europe, which could play a big role," he told Australian Associated Press. John Burgess from the ATSE said renewable technologies had high investment costs and nuclear was the cheapest next-best option. (Xinhuanet, China)
Australian Geothermal Energy Developers May Merge Because of Funding Needs Nov 16, 2009
Australian Geothermal Projects May Seek Partnerships (Update1) - Bloomberg ... Australian Geothermal Projects May Seek Partnerships (Update1) ... Nov. 16 (Bloomberg) -- Australian geothermal energy companies may seek merger partners during the next year because of funding needs, said Geodynamics Ltd. and , two businesses seeking to produce power from underground heat. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
* We win or we lose: Al Gores green blessing Nov 15, 2009
Primarily, though, Our Choice is a sumptuously illustrated coffee-table book of potential solutions, explaining both Gores favorites (geothermal energy, biochar, smart electrical grids) and those about which he is deeply skeptical (nuclear power, carbon capture and pumping sulphur dioxide into the stratosphere, a plan he describes as insane). When making his Oscar-winning 2006 documentary, An Inconvenient Truth, Gore arguably had it easy. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Bioneers talk renewable energy Nov 15, 2009
Geothermal production is also gaining traction across the Wasatch Front, she said. When looking at emissions reductions, Nielsen said the idea of a cap and trade program is just one way to go. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Five Places: As green as it gets Nov 14, 2009
This winery, best known for its Sauvignon Blanc, is 100 percent solar-powered, uses geothermal heating and cooling methods, has an eco-friendly visitor center and dry farms on its certified organic vineyards, saving water. 8815 Conn Creek Road, Rutherford. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
UAF gets $4.6 million for geothermal research Nov 14, 2009
6 million for geothermal research - Juneau Empire ... 6 million for geothermal research 111309 REGIONAL 2 Juneau Empire FAIRBANKS - The U.S. Department of Energy provided a $4 ... 6 million for geothermal research Friday, November 13, 2009. (Juneau Empire)
Wood chip-heating solution is not backed by science Nov 13, 2009
Wave, tidal, wind, solar and geothermal power generation technologies are available for development in Alaska and do not involve combustion of a fuel and release of carbon. Heat pumps are proven clean, efficient heaters that are a perfect fit with the Southeast region's abundant hydroelectric capacity. (Juneau Empire)
Voters to decide on tax increase for Pontiac high school repairs Nov 13, 2009
The project would replace the home bleachers and press box at Williamson Field, complete a lighting project and replace boilers with a geothermal system ... A geothermal system would extract heat stored in the earth ... "In some of the rooms it would make a significant difference, and on the other hand one of the most significant benefits of geothermal system is the quality of the air and the efficiency of the system," said Principal Jon Kilgore. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Evanston firm nabs $2.5M geothermal grant Nov 13, 2009
(Crains) An Evanston-based geothermal energy firm operating in stealth mode for the last few years has won a $2 ... The only other geothermal grant winner in Illinois was for $1 ... 2 million to install a geothermal heat pump system at the Illinois National Guard headquarters building in Bloomington, using water in abandoned underground mines for heating and cooling. (Crain's Chicago Business)
State approves $23M in energy funding; Phipps, Trek Development and Chatham University to receive money Nov 13, 2009
$273,872 for a geothermal project in Pittsburgh s Hill District ... $175,000 for a geothermal feasibility study. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Letter: Focus on how to solve global warming Nov 13, 2009
Geothermal heating and air conditioning heat and cool without combustion, without a noisy box taking up space in the garden. It is pleasant. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Buffett aims to put people out of work Nov 12, 2009
Why doesn t this idiot invest in solar, wind, hydro and geothermal production instead of coal. I ll tell you why. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Satellite Imagery Used To Identify Active Magma Systems In East Africa's Rift Valley Nov 12, 2009
The study also provides insight as to the geothermal potential of the region. Kenya was the first African country to build geothermal energy plants to generate this renewable, environmentally friendly alternative to coal and oil ... Geothermal energy is generated by drilling deep holes into the Earth's crust, pumping cold water through one end so by the time it resurfaces it is steam, which is then used to fuel a turbine, which in turn drives a generator, and creates power. (Science Daily)
Al Gore crusades against global warming Nov 12, 2009
The solution to climate change includes windmills, along with solar and geothermal energy, Gore told The Chronicle in an interview ... The book talks about solar, wind, geothermal energy, biomass fuels, nuclear energy and the political will, or lack thereof, to implement some of these ideas ... Gore urged the remaining skeptics of man-caused global warming to at least support the effort to build the economy, create new jobs and reduce dependence on foreign oil by installing solar, wind and... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Kyle Busch builds place of his own Nov 12, 2009
It has a geothermal heating and cooling system, LED lights and other energy-saving devices. The interior lights are body-heat activated, Bouwens says. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Stimulating news you can use Nov 12, 2009
GE, UAlbany share $14M in stimulus funding for geothermal projects. Feds say stimulus saved or created 34K area jobs. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Others have to cover what Congress spends Nov 12, 2009
They said Oregon needs $40 million to develop geothermal energy. I m curious as to where the money was earned. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Russia's old N-weapons power US homes Nov 11, 2009
Salvaged bomb material now generates about 10% of electricity in the US by comparison, hydropower generates about 6% and solar, biomass, wind and geothermal together account for 3. Utilities have been loath to publicize the Russian bomb supply line for fear of spooking consumers: the fuel from missiles that may have once been aimed at your home may now be lighting it. (India Times, India)
USU heads Idaho geothermal project Nov 10, 2009
6 million dollar geothermal drilling project in south central Idaho, an area with rich potential for this type of alternative energy. John Shervais, professor and head of USU s Department of Geology, is project director for the recently announced Snake River Geothermal Drilling Project Innovative Approaches to Geothermal Exploration, one of 123 projects awarded Recovery Act funding by the U.S. Department of Energy ... The USU-headed venture is one of 24 selected Innovative Exploration and... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
State should support renewable energy Nov 10, 2009
Diversifying with renewable energy - such as wind, appropriate hydroelectric technologies, geothermal, ocean and solar - can help the state offset the ongoing village energy crisis. Alaska, more than any other state in the nation, has witnessed changes in its environment linked to global warming emissions that come from burning fossil fuels for energy. (Juneau Empire)
Molinaro advises Camphill on funding options Nov 9, 2009
Camphill does not charge individuals to live in either county Camphill location, and has developed several green initiatives, like solar panels which power multiple buildings, a biodynamic farm, electric or hybrid vehicles, and geothermal heating. About two million dollars is raised each year from donations. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Mass. rethinking plans for wood-burning power plants Nov 8, 2009
Wood, also known as biomass, has long been part of the state s portfolio of renewable energy sources, along with solar, wind, and geothermal. But some environmental activists say biomass plants could lead to the clear cutting of forests while pumping more carbon dioxide into the air than coal plants, adding to global warming. (Boston Globe)
Geologists plan S. Idaho geothermal test drilling Nov 8, 2009
TWIN FALLS (AP) Geologists plan to drill a pair of mile-deep holes in southern Idaho in a hunt for geothermal fields that could be tapped to produce energy ... John Shervais, a professor and head of Utah States Department of Geology, said the work will provide valuable student opportunities, boost the economy and help advance geothermal technologies ... Shervais said the results of the drilling could help private companies decide whether they want to develop geothermal energy in the... (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Power the future withcarbon-free energy resources Nov 8, 2009
We need to use all of our carbon-free energy sources -- solar, wind, geothermal and especially nuclear power -- to supply the power required for our increasingly electrified economy. Why nuclear power. (NJ.com -- Times)
Going green brings extra savings this weekend Nov 7, 2009
This weekend you can purchase any Energy Star-certified clothes washer, freezer or refrigerator, central or room air conditioner, air-source or geothermal heat pump, ceiling fan, dehumidifier, or programmable thermostat, without paying the sales tax. The North Carolina legislature established a sales tax holiday for those Energy star-certified products in 2008. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Electricity blackouts in Ecuador Nov 7, 2009
5bn geothermal investment - 22 hrs ago * Requires registration. SHARED. (BBC News -- Americas)
Iraq oil prize for Exxon, Shell Nov 7, 2009
Geothermal and wave technologies have been given a boost under a $235. Top Business articles. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Frontiers of the future Nov 7, 2009
The science of alternative energy sources - solar photovoltaic cells, wind turbines, nuclear energy, even geothermal or tidal energy - is largely known. Research is going on to use microbes in curtailing emissions, and nanoparticles are also being harnessed. (India Times, India)
Renewable energy in fund boost Nov 7, 2009
GEOTHERMAL and wave technologies have been given a boost under a $235 million round of renewable energy grants from the Federal Government ... In an expected decision, two South Australian geothermal projects received significant grants - $62 million for Petratherm's 30-megawatt plant and $90 million for Geodynamics' 25-megawatt multi-well power project ... Mr Webb said the project would aim to demonstrate the technology at a commercial scale and drive down the price so geothermal could compete... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Australia Awards $214 Million for Development of Renewable Energy Projects Nov 6, 2009
The governments Renewable Energy Demonstration Program is designed to spark the commercial use of emerging ocean, geothermal and other technologies ... Geodynamics and are developers of hot-rock geothermal projects. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
SU mulls rebuking WU for its stance on clean coal power Nov 6, 2009
The students also dropped banners from the second floor railings saying We Need Wind Solar Geothermal and Coal is Never Clean. . (Washington University Student Life, MO)
Geodynamics, Petratherm tap into $235m more aid Nov 6, 2009
The funding is expected to deliver almost 80 megawatts of renewable energy generation from wave technology, geothermal sources, and an integrated mini-grid project involving wind, solar, bio-diesel and storage technologies ... 762 million for an engineered geothermal system located adjacent to the Beverley uranium mine, while Geodynamics will receive $90 million for its hot-rock geothermal energy project to be located in the Cooper Basin in the state's north east. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Gore's book a toolbox for fixing climate crises Nov 6, 2009
In 416 pages, Gore offers a potpourri of lavishly illustrated recipes solar, geothermal, and wind power solutions for slowing the greenhouse gases warming the climate. "It is now abundantly clear that we have at our fingertips all of the tools we need to solve three or four climate crises," Gore writes. (USA Today -- Tech)
Government Incentives Can Help Finance Energy-Efficient Home Improvements Nov 5, 2009
Among the home energy-efficiency incentives now available are tax credits for 30 percent of the cost of the installation of renewable energy equipment at home, such as geothermal heating and cooling systems like the one pictured here ... In light of such priorities, tax credits are also available for 30 percent of the cost with no upper limit on the installation of renewable energy equipment at home, such as geothermal heat pumps, solar panels, solar hot water heaters, small wind energy systems... (Scientific American)
Clean coal not the answer: Gore Nov 5, 2009
"You have desert areas, abundant sunlight within tens of kilometres of most of your major cities. "You have the ability to construct an Australian super-grid that will transmit that solar and wind and geothermal power straight to the cities. and in the process create lots of good new jobs. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Should the president go to Cape Coast or to Elmina? Nov 5, 2009
Then, we will need to develop an efficient and cheap public transport system (am sure the Ministers got great insights when they boarded the trotros) to reduce our over dependence on fuel, explore opportunities to exploit renewable energy resources such as wind, solar, and geothermal power, provide tax reliefs for fuel efficient vehicles, develop other forms of transport by providing walking and bicycle lanes and encouraging car pooling among others. And to answer the earlier question, I... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Obama moves quickly to preserve the West Nov 5, 2009
While the Bush administration went after the region's oil and gas reserves as a way to achieve greater energy independence, the Obama administration is shifting the focus to solar, wind and geothermal power as it looks for ways to boost both the economy and the state of the environment. Its greatest challenge may be whether it can develop those renewable resources without running into some of the same environmentalists who worried about the Bush administration allowing the destruction of... (AZCentral -- News)
Big win for solar startup Nov 3, 2009
Future plans include a push into wind and geothermal energy, Cox says, although the emphasis now is on solar power and energy efficiency. To be associated with Duke Energy as one of our first projects is a big win, he says. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Prep Schools Leading The Way When It Comes To Going Green Nov 3, 2009
Mechanical engineer Ed Macri explains how water and propylene glycol flow through tubes in the cellar of the Armour Academic Building at Westminster School in Simsbury to geothermal wells sunk 500 feet underground to heat exchangers all around the building to heat and cool rooms simultaneously as needed ... There, arrayed against the north foundation wall like a contraption, are 72 plastic pipes and related plumbing and pumps that are the heart of the building's alternative energy Geothermal... (FOX61, CT)
Kenya: Country Seeks U.S.$4.8 Billion for Energy Nov 3, 2009
"Our strategy for having reliable power and security of supply in this country lies in the exploitation of geothermal power. We are trying to raise $4.9 billion which is a lot of money and that's why we are inviting donors to finance the gap," he said on the sidelines of an electricity access donor meeting to drum up support for investments in the sector. Kenya has an estimated capacity of 7000MW from geothermal energy alone but an installed capacity of 1200MW. ... "We need Sh56.5 billion ($753... (allAfrica.com)
U.S. Energy Corp. Announces Initial Production Rate of Approximately 1,776 BOE/D From the BCD Farms 16-21 #1H Bakken Well Nov 3, 2009
Nov. 2, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. Energy Corp. (Nasdaq: - ) ("USE" or the "Company"), a natural resources exploration and development company with interests in oil and gas, molybdenum, geothermal, and real estate assets, today announced the initial production rate from its BCD Farms 16-21 #1H Bakken well and provided an operations update regarding the Williston Basin drilling program ... U.S. Energy Corp. is a diversified natural resource company with interests in oil and gas, molybdenum,... (Primezone Releases)
Williston State College residence hall plans continue Nov 3, 2009
"What we're thinking about is either having a geothermal heating system or a traditional boiler system," said Berg. With a geothermal heating system he said the costs would be far greater up front, but said it's more energy efficient and pays for itself in the long run. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Arizona gets piece of $17.8M grant Nov 3, 2009
8M grant to map geothermal pockets - Phoenix Business Journal ... 8M grant to map geothermal pockets ... 8 million to map the country s geothermal pockets. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Joining the Energy Underground: Residential Geothermal Power Systems Nov 2, 2009
Homeowners looking to go green and lower their utility bills can install a residential geothermal system. 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. (Scientific American)
More renewable energy sources added to Refit Nov 2, 2009
Biomass, biogas and solar types get feed-in tariffs zz Geothermal, tidal and wave excluded November 2, 2009 ... Technologies that have been excluded from the Refit are wave energy, tidal energy and geothermal technologies, which are currently considered to be non-commercial but may be included as costs decline. (Business Report, South Africa)
Renewable energy gets push from feed-in tariff Nov 2, 2009
Geothermal is under constraint. Have you seen an electric vehicle or charging station. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Tech awarded $1.07M for mine water project Nov 1, 2009
The project is titled "A Demonstration System for Capturing Geothermal Energy from Mine Waters Beneath Butte." The grant was written primarily by Ed Deal, director of the Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology, and staff. Tech's Geothermal Technologies Program will demonstrate low-cost heating of the Natural Resources Building with ground source heat pumps using water from a mine as a heat-exchange medium, according to a news release ... The natural-gas-fired steam system presently installed will... (Montana Standard, MT)
Global warming draws heat at board meeting Nov 1, 2009
The district has an Energy Green Cube initiative and V. Sue Cleveland High School has 600 geothermal wells under the student and staff parking lot. Copyright. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Minnesota Farmers Union recognizes Tom Vilsack as Ag Secretary (2) Nov 1, 2009
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)
GE, UAlbany share $14M in stimulus funding Oct 31, 2009
7 million in federal stimulus money for geothermal energy technologies ... 77 million to install a large geothermal heat pump system that will serve campus facilities ... 4 million to develop high-temperature components for a pumping system that can access deeper geothermal wells $3 million to develop new technologies that would enable recovery of geothermal energy from lower temperature heat sources using alternative fluids. (Albany Business Review, NY)
November 2009 Geology and GSA Today highlights Oct 31, 2009
Surface deformation of four active volcanoes captured on Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) underscores the possibility for human hazard, and the potential for geothermal resources ... The study also provides insight as to the geothermal potential of the region ... Kenya was the first African country to build geothermal plants to generate a renewable, environmentally-friendly form of energy. (EurekAlert!)
Down to Earth's Hilo store to celebrate Oct 31, 2009
Geothermal tests planned on Maui. The U.S. Department of Energy said Hawai'i will share in $338 million being allocated to 39 states to promote domestic geothermal energy ... The department said yesterday in a Washington news release that about $5 million was awarded to a Nevada company that will use a combination of technologies to locate fault zones within geothermal reservoirs, with initial tests on Maui. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Film Studio Complex Proposed For Windsor Motocross Site Oct 31, 2009
The estimated $100 million project would also feature green technology, including geothermal and photovoltaic energy gathering, DeFranzo said. But it would also mean the end of Mototown USA, which opened to much hoopla in June 2006, but closed for several months last summer due to a downturn in the economy and a sharp increase in fuel and energy costs. (FOX61, CT)
Department of Energy grants Raleigh $1.3M Oct 31, 2009
The grant was one of 123 handed out this week by the , which is spending $338 million to boost geothermal research and technologies. The United States is blessed with vast geothermal energy resources, which hold enormous potential to heat our homes and power our economy, said Energy Secretary Steven Chu ... We will create thousands of jobs, boost our economy and help to jump-start the geothermal industry across the United States. (Triangle Business Journal)
Local geothermal projects receive stimulus fundsMoney will go to city of Klamath Falls, OIT and Paisley Oct 30, 2009
Local geothermal projects receive stimulus funds ... (AP) Nearly $40 million in stimulus spending is scheduled for geothermal projects in southern Oregon, including projects OIT, the city of Klamath Falls and Paisley ... 5 million on technology to locate geothermal reservoirs. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
State gets $18M for geothermal projects Oct 30, 2009
Overall, the U.S. Department of Energy announced $338 million in grants for 129 geothermal energy projects in 39 states ... Geothermal energy, or using the Earth s heat to generate electricity or heat buildings, has enticed researchers in the last few years because it offers virtually unlimited energy without any emissions of carbon dioxide ... Geothermal energy is a vast, and still largely untapped, resource that diversifies our supplies and builds energy security for Colorado and the country,... (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Wood-burning restrictions ahead Oct 30, 2009
Sustainable hydro, wood, solar thermal, wind and geothermal were the major sources of energy that resonated with me on Feb. 22 ... However, as an audience member, hydro, solar thermal and geothermal sustainable energies left a positive impression as San Joaquin Valley energy opportunities. (Fresno Bee)
