Google whips out $4.4 trillion clean-energy plan Nov 30, 2008
To achieve these goals, Greenblatt said, the country will have to improve electrical transmission capacity and invest in research to make renewable energy cheap and ubiquitous. Mileage standards for cars will have to be raised, and infrastructure like charging stations for electric vehicles will have to be encouraged and built. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
The fools gold of carbon trading Nov 30, 2008
British consumers are already paying about 60 extra each year on their gas and electricity bills to support renewable energy. Will they take more of this medicine in the middle of the worst recession for dec-ades. (Times Online)
Brazil unveils deforestation plan Nov 30, 2008
Other measures outlined in the document are incentives to improve energy efficiency and to encourage renewable energy sources such as wind power. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Science)
Athens shops offering unique options, teaching playthings Nov 30, 2008
Many of the newer toys at Learning Express are geared toward conservation and energy, such as a solar workshop, the wind power renewable energy science kits and a fuel cell hydrogen power cell. Earthopoly provides a board game similar to Monopoly but with a theme about the Earth and conservation. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Rush for renewable energy will put '80 on household bills' Nov 30, 2008
Rush for renewable energy will put '80 on household bills' - Scotsman. com News. (Scotsman)
Surprising race results could mean trouble for GOP's Pullen Nov 30, 2008
The Tucson Democrat will help the minority party develop policy positions on how to balance the budget, invest in renewable energy and improve education. The announcement was made by Rep. (AZCentral -- News)
Little Live Earth spawns a green idea Nov 30, 2008
Green in Greene specializes in local renewable energy, and on Saturday the couple was on hand at Napa to speak to the public about it. We began brainstorming in April, and we did a lot of soul searching when it came to power, said Jessica, following a presentation to the Village of Coxsackie board last month. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Climate fight to costs more Nov 30, 2008
That estimate included only the capital cost of measures including efficiency improvements to buildings and more low-carbon power including nuclear and renewable energy. It excluded other costs such as Rell as the benefit of fuel savings from improved efficiency. (India Times, India)
Powerlink plans a concern Nov 30, 2008
Andy Horne, who lives in El Centro but has had a vacation cabin in Boulevard for 20 years, said he understands the importance of bringing renewable energy to San Diego from Imperial County. Horne has experience in that area: He is deputy chief executive officer for Imperial County, and is working on developing renewable energy ... You don't need a 150-mile extension cord to import renewable energy, Tisdale said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
This is change? Nov 29, 2008
wonkerbean wrote on Nov 21, 2008 1:14 PM:" we need to get our energy house in order. for too long we have allowed fossil fuel industries a free ride and we need to move over to renewable energy. why should we, the taxpayer, subsidize these companies that are making our lives misearble? ". mkwalker wrote on Nov 21, 2008 12:30 PM:" In response to ENU22- the bigger picture is actually that the myth of global warming continues at an alarming media inspired rate and that we continue to buy into the... (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Germany Cuts Carbon-Dioxide Emissions 2.3% to Below Target in Kyoto Treaty Nov 29, 2008
A law requires producers of renewable energy to be paid a supplement over the standard price. Under Kyoto, which limits greenhouse gas emissions for wealthy countries, Germany pledged to curb output to an average of 974 million tons a year during the 2008-2012 measurement period, a 21 percent reduction from 1990 levels. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Hydro power station gets go-ahead Nov 29, 2008
Colin Bayes, director of environmental protection and improvement said: "The Scottish Government has set a target to meet 50% of electricity demand from renewables by 2020, and an interim target of 31%. "This scheme, along with the other 25 that Sepa has licenced since April 2006, has created a network capable of providing clean, renewable energy to around 91,000 homes in Scotland. " Bookmark with: SEE ALSO 14 Apr 08 | Tayside and Central 07 Jan 08 | Highlands and Islands 28 Aug 07 | Tayside and... (BBC News -- UK)
Palo Alto Airport: asset or money pit? Nov 29, 2008
"There's a great opportunity out there for environmental innovation. The land could be used for waste reduction, for generating renewable energy or maybe for an incubator for start-up green-technology companies." ... "There's a great opportunity out there for environmental innovation. The land could be used for waste reduction, for generating renewable energy..." Sounds great, lets save the earth by destroying a perfectly good airport. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
King coal: Industry pensive about Obama Nov 29, 2008
He also proposed a 10-year 150 billion fund for biofuels, wind, solar, plug-in hybrids, clean-coal technology and other climate-friendly measures, and would require utilities to produce 25 percent of power from renewable energy by 2025. At St. Louis-based Peabody Energy, among the worlds biggest coal producers with its biggest mines in Campbell County, spokesman Vic Svec said there is obvious cause for alarm when political leaders acknowledge that under onerous cap-and-trade bills... (Gillette News-Record, WY)
International poll: 'Growing public reluctance' to support global warming efforts... Nov 29, 2008
Results of the poll suggested that 55 per cent of respondents in the 11 countries said their governments should be doing more by investing in renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar and wave power. That's more than double the 27 per cent who wanted their governments to participate in Kyoto-style international agreements to reduce emissions. (The Drudge Report)
AP: Obama Weighs Names for Top Posts Nov 29, 2008
Dan Reicher, director of climate change and energy initiatives at Google, former assistant energy secretary in charge of efficiency and renewable energy programs in the Clinton administration. Former Rep. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Calling U.S. center-right gets it wrong Nov 29, 2008
He proposed new investments in renewable energy. He proposed an expeditious exit from Iraq. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Letters: Renewable energy, higher ed, animal adoptions, Proposition 8, etc. Nov 29, 2008
Letters: Renewable energy, higher ed, animal adoptions, Proposition 8, etc ... Letters: Renewable energy, higher ed, animal adoptions, Proposition 8, etc. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Where Venture Capital Is Still Flowing Nov 29, 2008
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)
Victor Jacobson: Don't regret vote in Senate race Nov 29, 2008
Does he plan to impede Obama's plan to get this nation off its reliance on fossil fuels and increase our use of renewable energy sources - a plan that will protect our environment, create new "green" jobs and decrease the amount of this country's money going overseas to meet our energy needs. Will Chambliss try to throw a monkey wrench into the new administration's plan to reduce health care costs for those who have health insurance, and make health insurance available to those who can't get it... (Athens Banner-Herald)
So much to be thankful for Nov 29, 2008
I m thankful for those who collect our trash and help us recycle more than we waste, for those who are working on renewable energy sources and other ways to meet environmental concerns of our day. I give thanks for wonderful neighbors, both those on my street and countless others who extend their caring assistance and abundance to unknown neighbors near and far through food banks, Deseret Industries and so many other wonderful charitable agencies. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Commonwealth, States agree on $100b health and education package Nov 29, 2008
Next year the leaders will work on climate change issues, including adapting to climate change, renewable energy targets and energy efficiency. There will be a specific COAG meeting on indigenous issues in the Northern Territory, and what Mr Rudd said would be a comprehensive examination of the roles and responsibilities of the Commonwealth, States and Territories. (ABC Online)
A climate timeline Nov 29, 2008
Sees goal of reducing US emissions to 1990 levels by 2020 and by 80 percent by 2050, using a cap-and-trade system and a 10-year programme worth $150-billion in renewable energy research and deployment. December 1-12 UNFCCC parties meet in Poznan, Poland, to hammer out negotiation blueprint in the run-up to the December 2009 deadline. (iAfrica.com)
No need to fear the dentist! Nov 29, 2008
Do you support plans for a renewable energy plant near Sleaford. Yes. (Sleaford Today)
UK climate body to unveil emissions plans Nov 29, 2008
Investors in renewable energy like wind and solar power hope that if the report's proposals are implemented by the government, there will be more clarity. "Broadly speaking it ought to be welcome to investors because it should set a playing field against which investments can start to be made with a medium-term perspective," said Ian Simm, chief executive of Impax Asset Management. (India Times, India)
Scotland spreads net of control over sea to 200 miles from shore Nov 28, 2008
"Bertie Armstrong, chief executive of the Scottish Fishermen's Federation, supported the move to give Scotland power over marine nature conservation, to tie in with the control it already had over fisheries management out to 200 nautical miles."We strongly support this because dealing with the two issues separately was disjointed," he said.Jason Ormiston, the chief executive of Scottish Renewables, said: "These new powers for the Scottish Government bring a consistent and common sense approach... (Scotsman)
Homeowners Warming Up to Solar Water Heating Nov 28, 2008
The use of wind power to generate electricity is only at about one percent of capacity world-wide so the future for utilization of renewable energy, including not only solar and wind, but tidal and other water power is encouraging. Homeowners considering utilizing sunlight to reduce energy bills, and lessen their carbon footprint, have two primary choices available - solar thermal water heating and photovoltaic electricity generation. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Rhinebeck office makes more energy than it takes Nov 28, 2008
Irish and Wright run this business designing and installing renewable energy systems for homes and business around the Hudson Valley. It made sense to practice what they peddled when they began building their own 5,472 square foot office and warehouse in 2006. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
PSC wrong about new proposed power plant Nov 28, 2008
The proposed plant would have jump-started a biomass industry in Wisconsin, where switch grass, cornstalks and waste wood could be renewable energy sources. Gov. Jim Doyle has been extremely supportive of renewable energy initiatives. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Viewpoint: Plug-in technology for cars has limits Nov 28, 2008
The only way this technology could work is if the recharge is done with renewable energy technology such as an adequate solar photoelectric panel array. The $10,000 upfront battery cost and the solar array installation cost will never be recovered. (Danvers Herald, MA)
State Deficit Grows to over $5 Billion Nov 28, 2008
- Gov. Doyle announced last week that Focus on Energy, Wisconsin s energy efficiency and renewable energy initiative has helped Wisconsin residents and businesses who work with the program to save more than 193 million in annual energy costs during the past eight years while the program has been in existence. Doyle said the savings equaled the energy value of four million barrel of oil. (Agri-View, WI)
A challenge for TV chef Ainsley Nov 28, 2008
"Over 95 schools in Lincolnshire are part of the Healthy Schools programme, funded by NHS Lincolnshire. The full article contains 228 words and appears in Sleaford Standard newspaper. Page 1 of 1 Last Updated: 26 November 2008 5:29 PM Source: Sleaford Standard Location: Sleaford Bookmark: Delivery formats: News Sport Leisure Entertainment Editorial Specials Have Your Say Community Products ces More News Today's Vote Do you support plans for a renewable energy plant near Sleaford? Yes No Featured... (Sleaford Today)
New business sheds light on solar products Nov 28, 2008
Customers are doing this for a number of reasons environmental or for energy independence, a hedge against energy inflation, said Adams, who teaches courses on renewable energy at the Clifton community college. Adams estimates a residential solar hot water system can produce 70 percent of a home s hot water for a year and pay off five to eight years after the initial investment. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
High Expectations for Climate Work Nov 27, 2008
Climate change work encompasses a broad portfolio, including lobbying, transactional and project finance, construction, renewable energy, intellectual property, litigation and international work related to the Kyoto Protocol and European carbon emission limits ... To date, Congress has done relatively little, renewing a tax credit that is crucial to many alternative or renewable energy projects only at the last minute as part of the bailout bill ... Some of the more likely agents to drive change... (Law.com)
IR Brewmaster: How resilient are those Lions, their fans, U.S.? Nov 27, 2008
Harnessing renewable energy is going to help take care of the planet, which is like a sports team taking care of its gym or field or track or pool. The coach in Detroit, where it s Marinelli or someone new, is going to be challenged to focus on what hasn t happened yet and what the Lions can do to change it in their favor. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Fuel from food? The feast is over Nov 27, 2008
But it has to be seen with a lot of caution, said Frauke Thies, a Greenpeace campaigner for renewable energy. We are not opposed to biofuels in principle, but the practices of today are not sustainable. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Twitter: No more outbound texts for Canada Nov 27, 2008
November 26, 2008 1:36 PM PST. They can't get Twitter SMS updates anymore. (CNET News)
Ritter, biz leaders wrap up Asian trade mission Nov 27, 2008
Elliman said when the governor and others discussed Colorado's economic growth surrounding renewable energy technologies like wind and solar, "there was a very real and palpable interest on the other side of the table.". The 40-person delegation stopped in Beijing, Tokyo and Yamagata, Colorado's sister city. (9NEWS.com)
S.F. supervisors kill mayor's power plant plan Nov 27, 2008
But they changed their minds this summer, saying it didn't make sense to build a new fossil-fuel burning facility when renewable energy sources are gaining ground. Maxwell and other supervisors balked at the change, pointing out that they have been working with city officials and the community for years on a plan to close the plant. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Ritter upbeat on Asian trade mission Nov 27, 2008
Ritter said that Colorado s advancements in renewable energy held interest for leaders in China, which has abundant natural resources but heavy pollution due to its large population and increased industrialization. Every time renewable energy came up the lights went on on the other side of the table, said Don Elliman, executive director of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade ... During the trip, members of the Colorado Renewable Energy Collaboratory met with... (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Newsweek: How clean energy can create jobs Nov 27, 2008
Comment: Two senators from New Mexico have legislation (S.2730 & S.3233) that provide Federal loan guarantees to retrofit for energy efficiency and install renewable energy systems on our homes and businesses. Want banks to lend and builders to build, then provide loan guarantees and we, the people will buy. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Paul Casey new Sennet Capital partner Nov 27, 2008
Airline and tourism-industry executive Paul Casey has become a full partner and director of Sennet Capital LLC, a Hawaii-based merchant bank focused on investing in mid-market companies and renewable energy. A venture partner and member of the bank s advisory board since 2006, Casey was CEO of Hawaiian Airlines from 1997 to 2002 and led the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau before that. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Nanocoatings Boost Industrial Energy Efficiency Nov 27, 2008
Funding for both projects is provided by the DOE s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy ... 18, 2007) A new analysis has concluded that use of existing biotechnology in the production of so-called bulk chemicals could reduce consumption of non-renewable energy and carbon emissions by 100 percent. (Science Daily)
Summer traffic up for Google, down for Microsoft Nov 27, 2008
The U.S. Green Building Council's annual conference, which attracted almost 30,000 people, showed off sustainable building materials and renewable energy products. Crossfade. (Yahoo News -- Internet and WWW)
Pickens Plan garners support Nov 27, 2008
Backed by billionaire businessman T. Boone Pickens, the Pickens Plan pushes for efforts to cut America s use of imported oil by boosting the amount of electricity produced by wind farms, a renewable energy resource. The new, wind-driven power would replace electricity generated by natural gas which in turn could be shifted to fuel cars, thus cutting the nation s need for oil imports. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Ames Lab announces breakthrough that could save millions of dollars Nov 27, 2008
" Cook said mixtures of two components possessing unique properties usually demonstrate predictable "straight line" behavior based on their individual properties. But the BAM composite performance curve exceeded the typical straight line, producing "exceptional" hardness. Cook said BAM is useful as a microns-thin coating creating "slippery," wear-resistant surfaces for machine parts subject to friction. It will boost the efficiency and extend the life of pumps and cutting tools used in all kinds... (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Schneider Power Announces Third Quarter Results Nov 27, 2008
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 26, 2008) - Schneider Power Inc. (TSX VENTURE: - ), a global developer of renewable energy facilities, today announced its 2008 third quarter results ... "Bringing additional power generation facilities on-line is a clear milestone for the Company, and once funding has been secured, we anticipate putting additional turbines into production within 12 months.The Company's complete Third Quarter Financial Statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis are... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Solar wants tax break Nov 27, 2008
RENEWABLE energy researchers and businesses believe the Federal Government is allowing Australia to become a solar backwater, and that the proposed emissions trading scheme is not enough to help the nation meet its clean energy targets. A new national tariff that pays households for all the green power they can produce is essential to make renewable energy competitive with cheaper coal-fired power, according to many delegates at an international conference in Sydney. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Speedy Hire warns of more job cuts Nov 27, 2008
Things could also change if nuclear and renewable energy projects are accelerated, but these are big projects that require a lot of planning, political will and money, so we are erring on the side of caution there as well. However, shares fell 3;p to 180; p. Nick Spoliar, of Altium Securities, the broker, said: The unavailability of credit for small and medium-sized companies, which make up around 40 per cent of Speedy's client base, has generated the significant revenue declines, which the... (Times Online)
In Spain, a Solar-Powered Cemetery Nov 27, 2008
Serret had long been interested in renewable energy, and one day, as he worked with his father in the graveyard, he realized they were standing in a potent site for it. "To produce solar energy you need a wide open space," Serret says. (Time.com)
David Emerson to head BC power corporation Nov 27, 2008
The system is not broken so don't fix it, hydro electricity is by far the most environmentally sustainable means of energy production, as it is renewable energy and it is cheap. This privatization of energy is ideologically driven, I strongly encourage you to make yourself aware of this issue before the provincial election of May 2009. (CTV.ca)
Fuel from food? The feast is over Nov 26, 2008
But it has to be seen with a lot of caution, said Frauke Thies, a Greenpeace campaigner for renewable energy. We are not opposed to biofuels in principle, but the practices of today are not sustainable. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
AT&T Offers Assistance to the EPA in Effort to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Nov 26, 2008
Investment in alternative and renewable energy sources, including the use of wind power for 10 percent of the electricity for all AT&T facilities in Austin, Texas, and the installation of a 1 megawatt solar power system on its sprawling facility in San Ramon, Calif. Rolling out new energy-saving software on 310,000 desktop computers across AT&T's domestic operations to reduce the energy consumption and environmental impact of its personal computers. (PR Newswire)
Ag groups have wish lists for President-elect Obama (21) Nov 26, 2008
This is a time of great opportunity to rebuild not only rural America, but all America through an aggressive national commitment to renewable energy of all kinds, he said ... John McCain, Obama supports the expansion of renewable energy such as advanced ethanol, biodiesel and wind-generated electricity, he added. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Biofuel industry branches out, outside investors flow in Nov 26, 2008
Big money wants to own ethanol because its liquid fuel, said Barry Ellsworth, the Las Vegas investor who founded Green Plains Renewable Energy ... Stocks in existing public companies, such as VeraSun Energy, Xethanol, and Green Plains Renewable Energy are priced significantly lower than what they were last summer ... Thats also the plan for Iowa venture capitalist and philanthropist John Pappajohn, who is trying to raise $800 million from Wall Street to fund Countryside Renewable Energy. (Yahoo News -- Farming and Agriculture)
CenTex cleantech industry booms despite challenges Nov 26, 2008
Statewide, wind energy is the largest sector of clean technology, says Russel Smith, executive director of the Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association, a 24-year-old trade group ... Although Metropolitan Austin renewable energy companies raised $24 million in venture capital in 2002, none have reported garnering investment since then, Dow Jones reported. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Severn reef plan is 'more green' Nov 26, 2008
In June, a report commissioned by 10 environmental groups who oppose a barrage said renewable energy could be generated more cheaply using other technology. A spokeswoman for the Department for Energy and Climate Change said: "We are still looking at all ten options on our list of potential Severn tidal power schemes. "As part of this work we have been doing our own study in to the tidal reef proposal, but we will also consider this report by the RSPB." Bookmark with: SEE ALSO 14 Oct 08 | Wales... (BBC News -- UK)
Higher pay credited for increase in village public safety officers Nov 26, 2008
The Alaska Energy Authority is sorting through requests for $450 million to fund alternative and renewable energy projects, but it has just $100 million to spend on wind, biomass, tidal, geothermal and even the rare Alaska solar project. Sharpshooters participating in the state's aerial predator control program already have killed almost as many wolves in the Fortymile country this year as they did all last winter. (Anchorage Daily News)
Clean energy recommended to revitalize economy Nov 26, 2008
The report said the stimulus plan was an opportunity to invest in things such as mass transit, renewable energy and weatherization -- all of them sources of new jobs. "There's economic opportunity if we do this right," said Kevin Knobloch, president of the Union of Concerned Scientists. (Anchorage Daily News)
King coal: Industry pensive about Obama Nov 26, 2008
He also proposed a 10-year 150 billion fund for biofuels, wind, solar, plug-in hybrids, clean-coal technology and other climate-friendly measures, and would require utilities to produce 25 percent of power from renewable energy by 2025. At St. Louis-based Peabody Energy, among the worlds biggest coal producers with its biggest mines in Campbell County, spokesman Vic Svec said there is obvious cause for alarm when political leaders acknowledge that under onerous cap-and-trade bills... (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Giant wind farms could steer storms Nov 26, 2008
"If all of the farms were concentrated in the same place, they'd occupy a substantial portion of Texas, and it could probably have an effect," James McCaa of 3Tier, Inc., a renewable energy forecasting company based in Seattle, said. "But they'll be distributed around the country.". (MSNBC -- Politics)
Pickens Plan garners support Nov 26, 2008
Backed by billionaire businessman T. Boone Pickens, the Pickens Plan pushes for efforts to cut America s use of imported oil by boosting the amount of electricity produced by wind farms, a renewable energy resource. The new, wind-driven power would replace electricity generated by natural gas which in turn could be shifted to fuel cars, thus cutting the nation s need for oil imports. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Energy alternatives seek state funding Nov 26, 2008
The Alaska Energy Authority is sorting through requests for $450 million to fund alternative and renewable energy projects. They've got $100 million to spend on wind, biomas, tidal, geothermal and even the rare Alaska solar project. (Juneau Empire)
Thumbs Up For The Sun Nov 26, 2008
On Nov. 17, Schwarzenegger signed an executive order that aims to streamline the state's renewable energy project approval process and seeks to increase renewable energy usage to 33 percent of the total by 2020. Currently, renewables represent only 11. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Whipping up Support for Transmission Nov 26, 2008
The expected congestion will assuredly impede utilities as they try to work more renewable energy into their portfolios ... 8 billion high-voltage pursuit that can move renewable energy sources from remote areas to city centers ... The increased capacity, in all cases, is supposed to give utilities a chance to access more renewable energy sources in a cost effective manner. (Energy Pulse, CO)
