SLEEPY EYE PUBLIC UTILITIES OFFER REBATES TO PROMOTE ENERGY CONSERVATION Oct 8, 2008
Energy Star Rated Geothermal Heat Pump System Contact SE Utilities. (Both air to air, and geothermal heat pumps quality for the electric heat rate of 0. (Sleepy Eye Herald Dispatch, MN)
Manning misses deadline waiting on loan Oct 8, 2008
The construction will include environmentally friendly elements like geothermal heating and cooling and energy effecient doors and windows. Ray Hensler, developer of upscale The Adelicia condos on West End, says the high quality of the Manning should keep the project alive. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Army plans to go green with geothermal in Hawthorne Oct 8, 2008
A western Nevada town equipped with a storied army depot will be the staging area for a major new geothermal project ... The Army hopes to benefit from the plan by enhancing energy security, increasing its knowledge of geothermal technology and creating a funding stream estimated at $13 ... The announcement comes just as an international geothermal energy confernec is underway in Reno. (KRNV.com, NV)
The U.S. Army's projects under the Energy Task Force Oct 8, 2008
Geothermal Power Plant at Hawthorne Army Depot, NV. A 30 megawatt geothermal power electric generation plant is being developed to supply the installation with power ... Benefits to the Army include energy security, increase geothermal knowledge base and a funding stream estimated at $631,000 per year or $13. (KRNV.com, NV)
Board works to refine conduct policy (1699) Oct 8, 2008
Board member Tammi Drawbaugh said she is pleased the District added a geothermal heating and cooling system to the school. Geothermal systems use the earth s naturally cooler underground to maintain a constant temperature in the school by circulating water through underground pipes and then sending it throughout the school. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Politicize This: Environment to Loyola, where are the recycling bins? Oct 8, 2008
Complete with a geothermal heating and cooling system and energy-saving appliances, the relatively new residence hall is tough on environmental waste and oh-so-soft on the ozone. Oh, and Flannery O'Connor also boasts a green roof, whatever that means. (The Loyola Greyhound, MD)
Urban metro system would be good for commuters: Rudd Oct 8, 2008
Link up geothermal sites, mass wind and solar farms, and wave power (see Australian company Carnegie) to power it and the cities. (0). (ABC Online)
Economic Stabilization act full text (New version) Oct 7, 2008
Energy credit for geothermal heat pump systems ... ENERGY CREDIT FOR GEOTHERMAL HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS. ... (d) Credit for Geothermal Heat pump Systems. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Green is the key Oct 7, 2008
The Lama family on Quaker Lane chose a dual loop geothermal heat pump system by Alluvium Geothermal Systems ... Geothermal systems essentially take advantage of the earth s constant temperature by using the stored energy from the earth to heat or cool a home ... For those considering installing this type of system, Lama advises do your research to make sure you know what type of system you want and ensure that your contractor is licensed, certified and accredited as a geothermal installer. (Bolton Common, MA)
1,000 at international geothermal conference in Reno; 40 percent bigger than last year Oct 7, 2008
(AP) -- More than 1,000 experts and entrepreneurs gathered at an international conference on geothermal energy in Reno today -- about 40 percent more than attended last year's conference. Speakers to the overflow crowd said that an unusual combination of economic and environmental forces have created a "perfect storm" that could help geothermal shed its back-seat status to renewable cousins wind and solar energy ... Rebecca Wagner serves on the state Public Utilities Commission in Nevada, the... (KRNV.com, NV)
NY Business Produces More Power Than It Consumes Oct 7, 2008
Heating and air conditioning are provided by two geothermal units. Operators of the renewable energy business's 4,100-square-foot headquarters 85 miles north of say the building generated 16,614 kilowatt-hours of energy and consumed 15,636 kilowatt hours in its first year of operation. (WNBC.com, NY)
Tax Earmarks, Pork and Other Bailout Bill Horrors Oct 7, 2008
The energy provisions in the bailout also include darlings of the environmental left: tax credits for small wind property, geothermal heat pump systems, and electricity produced from marine renewables. While tax breaks for alternative energy aren t necessarily objectionable, the inclusion of them in this bill removes incentive for Democrats to cooperate on a comprehensive energy bill which would include drilling for oil and gas or developing clean coal or nuclear power sources. (Human Events Online)
Wyoming Range bill to get Senate consideration Oct 7, 2008
Craig Thomas of Wyoming, would restrict additional oil and gas leasing, mining patents and geothermal leasing in part of the Bridger-Teton National Forest in western Wyoming. Environmentalists and hunting groups have largely supported the measure, while the energy industry, including the Petroleum Association of Wyoming, have opposed it. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
District 2 candidates sound off Oct 6, 2008
One project could be the pursuit of geothermal power generation. The initial investment is large, but it would pay off over time in cheaper power and more jobs. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
German Delegation Visits Nevada Seeking Renewable Energy Technology, Ventures for Geothermal, Municipal Waste Oct 6, 2008
"They made a preliminary visit in the spring to talk about renewable energy technology in general." For this visit the German delegation "is specifically interested in geothermal technology, and municipal waste management," DiStefano noted ... The workshops feature 10 speakers from DRI and the University of Nevada, Reno, as well as German speakers, covering geothermal, wind, biomass, and municipal waste, including wastewater ... Wednesday the delegation will tour Ormat Technologies Inc., a... (PR Newswire)
Ormat Technologies has Completed the Upgrade of the Steamboat 2/3 Projects Oct 6, 2008
The upgrade included the replacement of the 4 Rotoflow centrifugal expenders originally installed at these plants with direct drive gearless 11 MW axial turbines each designed and manufactured by Ormat specifically for geothermal use ... "This project is another demonstration of Ormat's unique capabilities, enabling us to complete the re-powering of an operating facility with limited downtime to the old equipment." About Ormat Technologies Ormat Technologies, Inc. is the only... (PR Newswire)
Alternative Energy Demands Generate Hot Career Opportunities Oct 6, 2008
"Growth opportunities appear in companies that are exploring the use of wind, solar, geothermal, hydropower and bioenergy power technologies.". Millions of professionals already work in alternative energy industries, yet more are needed, including. (Pekin Times, IL)
Electric-car plans target Hawaii Oct 6, 2008
Other pluses are the state's vast potential for renewable energy, such as wind, solar, ocean, geothermal and biofuels, and the determination of local leaders to reduce Hawai'i's dependence on imported oil. In January, Gov. Linda Lingle signed a partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy for the Hawai'i Clean Energy Initiative that aims to boost renewable energy use to meet 70 percent of the state's energy demands by 2030. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Mother Nature demands Californians pass Prop. 7 Oct 6, 2008
Today, both large and small producers qualify for the renewable portfolio standard, a policy that requires a certain percentage of energy be produced from wind, solar, biomass or geothermal energy sources. Utilities must purchase a certain percentage of their power from these renewable producers. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Visitors Go Online to Help Protect National Parks Oct 6, 2008
The recently rehabilitated Jamaica Bay visitor center features geothermal energy and passive solar heating, natural daylighting and other energy-saving features. For information about visiting Gateway, go to www. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
World Bank's "Green" Energy Funding Up 87 Percent Oct 6, 2008
-- US$476 million for new renewable energy projects including wind, solar, biomass, geothermal and hydropower projects that will generate up to 10 megawatts per facility. -- US$1 billion for hydropower projects with capacities of more than 10 megawatts per facility. (Planet Ark, United States)
Rescue Legislation Contains Palliatives, No Cure Oct 6, 2008
-- Want to add solar appliances, windmills or geothermal heat pumps to your properties. Congress will give you tax credits starting at $2,000 per unit. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Beyond the Wall Oct 6, 2008
Better known for geothermal springs and the Lisu minority, the small city has actually grown into the biggest processing and trade center of jadeite in Southeast Asia. While you can find some craftsmen processing jadeite at the huge jadeite market, to get a taste of the local culture, visit the Hehua (Lotus Flower) Township near the city. (Xinhuanet, China)
How can Nebraska possibly vote Republican? Oct 5, 2008
" That'll fix those darn rich folk. I guess that kind of thinking makes me a "sheep" though doesn't it?And corn based ethanol is still a scam. do you really think Oct 4, 2008 7:17 AM Now come on...do you really think our vote will count? The 2 put on the pedestal now (mccain-obama) were chosen by the wealthiest 5. We have no choice in the matter, regardless of what you want to believe.The only way us, as individual slaves run by the elite 5, are going to survive, is to be self sufficient.You... (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Transcript: More With Palin Oct 5, 2008
Also tapping into the nuclear, the clean coal to biomass, geothermal, tides, waves, all those things that we have as alternative energy sources, it's gotta be an all-of-the-above approach to energy independence. We cannot keep going down the road that we're going on now. (CBS News)
Energy-saving education Oct 5, 2008
Chet Susslin / The Citizen A boiler dwarfs the new geothermal piping system at the Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES building ... Pipes and valves collect from and feed water back into the geothermal system, which takes advantage of the naturally consistent underground temperatures ... 5 million, year-old campus is equipped with 220 geothermal wells for heating and cooling, electronic ballasts for lighting, in-floor radiant heat in the day-care center, automatic on/off classroom lighting and more than 210... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
LETTERS: NCT, Oct. 4, 2008 Oct 5, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. Same-sex marriage harms no one. (North County Times)
Steve Cahalan: Hallmark store opens in Valley View Mall Oct 5, 2008
Access Geothermal LLC opened in July at 624 Amy Drive in Holmen. The business sells, installs and services WaterFurnace Interna-tional geothermal heating and cooling systems for homes and commercial buildings, CEO Chad Kosin said ... Geothermal systems can save homeowners up to 70 percent on heating and cooling costs, Kosin said. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Tax breaks big and small sweeten financial bailout Oct 5, 2008
The renewable energy incentives include an eight-year extension of investment credits for solar energy, as well as breaks for wind, geothermal and other alternative sources. The solar industry says extension of the credits through 2016 would produce an extra 440,000 jobs and more than $230 billion in investments. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Alternative Energy: Mainstream Job Source Oct 5, 2008
Wind, solar and geothermal energy sources are gaining unprecedented ground, not just as environmentally sound concepts, but as booming green industries ... Wind, solar and geothermal energy sources are gaining unprecedented ground, not just as environmentally sound concepts, but as booming green industries. (ABC News)
Community College of Philadelphia to Break Ground On Multimillion Dollar Expansions in Philadelphia Oct 4, 2008
"In addition, several new programs will be offered at the NERC, including Emergency Medical Technology, Computer Forensics, Health Services Management, Biotechnology: Bioprocessing, and business and industry training." A key component of the NERC expansion and redesign is a geothermal, heating and cooling system made possible by a $1 ... The NERC addition will have a "green roof," and its geothermal heating and cooling system will utilize the difference between the underground and surface... (PR Newswire)
Tax Provisions Bail Out 'Rescue' Measure, CCH Says Oct 4, 2008
Added to the credit for residential energy-efficient property are residential small wind investments, capped at $4,000, and geothermal heat pumps, capped at $2,000, as qualifying property. Credits for energy-efficient improvements to existing homes, such as energy-efficient doors and windows, have been extended through 2009. (PR Newswire)
Bailout bill has timber payments to some counties Oct 4, 2008
And it extends tax credits for renewable energy such as solar, wind and hydropower, as well as biomass and geothermal electricity. Senators inserted the timber provision as one of several sweeteners to attract more votes for the bailout bill, which was defeated earlier this week in the House. (Forbes)
Bailout bill loops in green tech, IRS snooping... Oct 4, 2008
Energy credits for "small wind properties," geothermal heat pump systems, and energy-efficient residential properties. New renewable-energy bonds. (The Drudge Report)
Bailout package is a win for solar power industry Oct 4, 2008
Those include wind and geothermal projects that have a longer construction time. Reader Comments. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Is This Hoover/Roosevelt Redux? Oct 4, 2008
Mental illnesses (including substance abuse) are to receive parity with other disorders in private insurance coverage, and geothermal heat pump systems will get favorable tax treatment. An estimated 24 million middle-class households would be relieved from paying the Alternative Minimum Tax (originally aimed at millionaires). (Townhall.com)
Prop 7 Wants More Renewable Energy; Opponents Say 'No Way' Oct 4, 2008
KNBC's summarized the legislation by saying, "Prop 7 would dramatically alter the way utilities obtain, and to a certain degree distribute, power. It would set a hard and fast timetable for the investment and use of renewable sources of energy: geothermal, wind and solar." ... "We have 25 million acres of desert for sun. We have geothermal capacity. We have wind in our mountains. We're very blessed in renewable resources, but we need to start using them, and we need to raise the bar," said , the... (NBC4.tv, CA)
• Risch: Current bailout plan still not satisfactory Oct 4, 2008
Risch said although solar, wind and geothermal will play a part, he thinks nuclear energy is the best bet in providing a carbon-free abundant energy source. "But there is some real exciting technology in Idaho close to home here and that's down in Malta at the geothermal plant. That's an interesting technology that I think holds some real promise," Risch said. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Bush Signs Bailout Bill With Tax Breaks Oct 4, 2008
On the energy side, the bill extends production tax credits for wind energy projects for one year, and for geothermal, biomass, and other renewable sources for two years. The solar energy industry won an eight-year extension of the investment tax credit for commercial and utility-scale solar projects, and an eight-year extension of tax credits for residential solar power installations. (SmartMoney)
Iceland pays price for rapid economic growth Oct 4, 2008
In the longer term, Iceland is putting a lot of faith in its growing hydropower and geothermal energy industries to carry it through the credit squeeze and back to growth. Aluminum industry products are expected this year to overtake the traditional marine products industry in terms of revenue. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Congress passes solar tax credit Oct 4, 2008
It extends a wind power credit for one year, geothermal and biomass energy credits for two years, and provides incentives to the solar industry -- such as the removal of a $2,000 credit cap for residential solar installations -- for eight years, until 2016. Other provisions include $800 million for clean energy bonds. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Green Energy Boom In Bailout Bill Oct 4, 2008
The old set of federal incentives for energy investments in wind, solar, biomass and geothermal expire at the end of this year. The industry thought Congress was about to pass the bill back in May but squabbling over how to pay for the estimated $17 billion cost over eight years derailed negotiations. (Forbes -- Business)
The Politics Of Power Oct 4, 2008
The same is true for solar, wind, geothermal and biomass. The combination of carbon footprints and Sarbanes-Oxley has corporate America running scared--creating a boom for consultants. (Forbes -- Business)
FRONTIERSMAN EXCLUSIVE: Palin responds to questions Oct 4, 2008
John McCain and I know that we need a comprehensive all of the above approach, keeping all options on the table including more domestic drilling, wind, solar, hydrogen, natural gas, clean coal, geothermal and bio fuels. As governor, I pushed for the largest infrastructure project in North America, the natural gas pipeline that will provide new supply and price relief from Alaska to Americans in the Lower 48. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Hilltown OKs plans for green bank branches Oct 3, 2008
"Once I explained the process and costs and potential paybacks, they were very open-minded." While the outward design of the building will resemble the other Harleysville Savings Banks, it would be using geothermal heating and cooling. The exterior walls would also have insulated concrete to reduce the thermal lag in the building. (Springfield Sun, PA)
Green.view: Testing metal Oct 3, 2008
Their grievance is simple: they do not think that power companies should be building dams and drilling wells for geothermal plants in pristine parts of Iceland, simply to provide power for aluminium smelters ... Its electricity comes almost entirely from hydropower and geothermal plants. (The Economist)
District 2 candidates sound off Oct 3, 2008
One project could be the pursuit of geothermal power generation. The initial investment is large, but it would pay off over time in cheaper power and more jobs. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
World Bank green energy funding up 87% Oct 3, 2008
-- $476 million for new renewable energy projects including wind, solar, biomass, geothermal and hydropower projects that will generate up to 10 megawatts per facility. -- $1 billion for hydropower projects with capacities of more than 10 megawat 00004000 ts per facility. (India Times)
Google Wants to Save the Planet by 2030 Oct 3, 2008
" Google proposes to do that by reducing energy demand, developing renewable energy and reinventing the electric grid. While Google isnt the first company you would think of when talk turned to the environment, the Sunnyvale, Calif.-based Internet search giant has been pushing green initiatives for sometime. Google, along with Intel (INTC), founded the Climate Savers Computing Initiative, which is a nonprofit group created to promote the development and deployment of smart technologies that... (Fox News)
Google uses brand power to lobby for changes in energy policy Oct 3, 2008
org, the company is backing start-ups designing wind, solar and geothermal technologies, which it hopes will eventually be cheaper than coal. Google invested $45 million in such companies this year. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Economic Stabilization act full text Oct 3, 2008
Energy credit for geothermal heat pump systems ... ENERGY CREDIT FOR GEOTHERMAL HEAT PUMP ... 6 (d) CREDIT FOR GEOTHERMAL HEAT PUMP SYS7. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Alternative Energy Demands Generate Hot Career Opportunities Oct 3, 2008
"Growth opportunities appear in companies that are exploring the use of wind, solar, geothermal, hydropower and bioenergy power technologies.". Millions of professionals already work in alternative energy industries, yet more are needed, including. (Pekin Times, IL)
Candidates seek District 2 Assembly seat Oct 3, 2008
He supports alternative fuels for public busses and geothermal energy for the city's new pool and airport renovation. ARTICLE LINKS: | | Reader Comments Disclaimer ng: These comments do not represent the Juneau Empire's views. (Juneau Empire)
Look at the facts of Klamath dams Oct 3, 2008
joe wrote on Oct 2, 2008 7:18 AM:" The dams pollute the water with massive growths of toxic algae. The dams kill off the salmon which is a big, big economic loss to commercial and sport fishing industry. Geothermal is here and is increasing [plant being built on Lower Klamath Road.] Remove the dams, restore salmon and recreation economic development and replace dams with true clean geothermal energy. Save the rate payers money over the cost of fish ladders that, no doubt, will have problems... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Neighborhood Council supports wind turbine study Oct 3, 2008
He would also like to gauge the possibilities of solar and geothermal energy at the park. He added he would not be a one-man operation. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
Slump no surprise, experts say Oct 3, 2008
Alternative energy ranging from solar and wind to fuel crops and geothermal could end up being the "silver lining" in the high price of oil, Laney and Suyderhoud agreed. If local companies can take advantage of the cost-effectiveness of the alternatives in the face of high oil costs, it could end up being a good thing. (Honolulu Advertiser)
In Kent, the Winds of Change Oct 3, 2008
Marvelwood has been investigating ways to reduce its carbon footprint, including the use of solar panels or geothermal energy, which is certainly a national and local trend. In the Region 1 public schools, Kent Center School is working towards solar panels through the CCEF and Cornwall Consolidated School recently opened the bidding process for its own panels. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Can we really say that the 'market works'? Oct 3, 2008
He proposes long-term projects to boost our use of solar, wind, geothermal, and other renewable or inexhaustible energy supplies, and has a plan to pay for it. If you think that McCain has specific economic policies and Obama doesn't, you've been getting too much of your news from Bill O'Reilly and Rush Limbaugh. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Bigfoot, Canada's Election Promises and Housing Oct 3, 2008
It would also introduce "interest-free Green Home Mortgage loans of up to $10,000 per household" to help pay for major energy upgrades such as geothermal or solar heating. The Liberals also promise a $140-million Low-Income Homes Retrofit Partnership Fund. (RealtyTimes)
Read more... Oct 3, 2008
The plan also calls for replacing all power generation plants that use coal and oil and half of those that use natural gas with wind, solar, and geothermal sources of power ... org to advance clean energy, including $45 million through its Renewable Energy Cheaper than Coal initiative to companies with breakthrough wind, solar, and geothermal technologies. (PNN Online)
The Recycling Corner: Sept. 25 Oct 3, 2008
The cafe will also feature interactive workshops introducing The Low Carbon Diet: A 30-day program to lose 5,000 pounds, and educational forums to help learn about technical retrofits such as geothermal and solar. Citizens will describe how they have begun to reduce their household carbon footprints. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Google whips out $4.4 trillion clean-energy plan Oct 3, 2008
It also urges greater use of nuclear, solar, wind and geothermal sources of power ... About half of electrical generation from natural gas would also be replaced, all with renewable sources like wind both on and offshore solar and geothermal. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Tax breaks big and small sweeten financial bailout Oct 3, 2008
The renewable energy incentives include an eight-year extension of investment credits for solar energy, as well as breaks for wind, geothermal and other alternative sources. The solar industry says extension of the credits through 2016 would produce an extra 440,000 jobs and more than $230 billion in investments. (International Herald Tribune)
House and Senate at impasse over ATM reform Oct 3, 2008
With hundreds of thousands of American jobs and billions of dollars in clean energy investment at risk, we urge congressional leaders not to leave for the election recess until reaching an agreement, the CEOs of national hydropower, geothermal, solar and wind energy associations said in a statement. Business groups have warned of serious repercussions if Congress does not renew the R&D credit, which expired at the end of last year, and various advocacy groups have pleaded for renewals of... (MSNBC -- Business)
Some question pollution plan Oct 3, 2008
She also said that new mandates to increase power production from alternative sources - such as solar, wind and geothermal - will help stimulate the state's economy by encouraging new industries. "Moving into a greener-type economy in terms of energy production, transmission and usage is a job creator," she said. (AZCentral -- Business)
