France to take Big Loan to boost economy Nov 20, 2009
The authors of the Big Loan plan called for by President Nicolas Sarkozy say massive new investments in France's universities, R&D labs and renewable energy sources will pay for themselves by lifting the country's long-term growth. But in the short run, the spending will only serve to worsen France's already dire public finances. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Honeymoon over for Yudhoyono Nov 20, 2009
Yudhoyono apparently didn't take that bold step of embracing renewable energy because it would have offended entrenched energy interests, and that's not his style. That caution and instinct to avoid rocking the boat has also guided his response to the KPK scandal that has led to so much public outcry. (Asia Times Online)
Modular plant offers new direction for ethanol production (57) Nov 20, 2009
He also participated in a panel on renewable energy development in the United States ... Another grant, for $85,000, came from the Minnesota Renewable Energy Marketplace (MNREM). (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
New Greenpeace chief has fought apartheid, poverty Nov 20, 2009
In Britain, they scaled the Parliament building to wave flags and banners drawing attention to calls for cuts in carbon emissions and investment in renewable energy. Governments, sadly, are unlikely to change as fast we need them to unless they are pushed, Naidoo said. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
More of this story Nov 20, 2009
Offsetting 15,000 tons of carbon dioxide per year from fossil fuels, the solar thermal farm would implement clean, renewable energy from the sun, he said. Farming sunlight into electricity for about 8,000 single-family residences is a big step in regaining our energy independence and reducing our carbon footprint, said Pacific Light & Power spokesperson Canen Ho okano. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
New hopes, dreams shared at Drug Court graduation Nov 20, 2009
Our greatest renewable energy is aloha, a core value of the state Judiciary, and the court is compassionate, said Morita. What we expect from you is to succeed, and give aloha back to other people, she told the graduates. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
How environment friendly vehicles can become mainstream Nov 20, 2009
There are further incentives on purchase of electric vehicles offered by Delhi Government and Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). I must admit though that number of electric vehicles plying on Indian roads is still insignificant and more needs to be done both by OEMs and the government. (India Times)
Uranium renaissance Nov 20, 2009
Expanding the countrys nuclear power sector is becoming a more popular option in the face of global warming and the lack of current renewable energy options. The 104 nuclear power plants in the U.S. currently provide about 20 percent of the electricity in the country, but many of them are reaching the end of their life spans, having been built in the 1960s. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Stimulus Funds Benefit UNH Center for Ocean Renewable Energy Nov 20, 2009
UNH s Center for Ocean Renewable Energy (CORE) will receive $700,000 in federal stimulus funds to develop and test a floating wind turbine in the Gulf of Maine and determine its wind energy capabilities ... Once the data is collected, it will be compared to data compared by the National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL). (The New Hampshire, NH)
Ready to Pay Your $6 Trillion 'Climate Justice' Bill? Nov 20, 2009
Writer Naomi Klein, who gained notoriety bashing disaster capitalism, said, shifting to renewable energy, according to a team of United Nations researchers, will raise the cost far more: to as much as $600 billion a year over the next decade. . (Townhall.com)
Washington's Largest Solar Power System Is Almost Ready Nov 20, 2009
As for the future of alternative energy at Catholic University. "We're looking at micro-turbines for our steam plant. We're also looking at geothermal.". (W-USA News, DC)
Obama Needs China to Help Him Run Great Green Race Nov 19, 2009
5 billion wind farm in Texas would use 240 Chinese-made wind turbines, creating 300 jobs in America, most of them temporary, and 2,000 in China, according to U.S. Renewable Energy Group, the private-equity firm involved in the project. Thats not what Obama meant by stimulating green jobs. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
NJ advocates ask Christie to go green with energy reform Nov 19, 2009
According to Christie s official campaign Web site, he plans to concentrate on renewable energy, protect open space and clean up the land, but does not mention transportation. Christie could not be reached for comment at press time. (The Daily Targum, NJ)
Weathers: New program aims to increase agribusiness by 50 percent by 2020 Nov 19, 2009
In addition, Weathers said his department will work to increase products used in alternative energy sources, including corn for biofuels and timber for power generation. Other products that should be emphasized, he said, are agri-tourism and seafood. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Triad firms get green stimulus grants Nov 19, 2009
Two Triad-based technology companies are among 18 statewide that will receive grants of up to $100,000 to develop and market green and alternative energy technologies and products, according to an announcement from the office of Gov. Beverly Perdue. The companies are PureLux in Winston-Salem, which will receive $100,000 toward the commercialization of its energy-efficient lighting systems, and Algaen Corp. of Clemmons, which will receive $52,808 towards its technology using microalgaes for... (Triad Business Journal, NC)
Cray claims fastest supercomputer crown Nov 19, 2009
And at least for the moment, the world s fastest supercomputer is devoted to solving scientific questions that may save the planet climate change, renewable energy, new medicines rather than advances in nuclear weapons that might blow it up. We are pleased that the upgraded Cray XT5 system at Oak Ridge National Laboratory has added this new honor to its growing list of achievements, said Peter Ungaro, president and CEO of Cray. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Methane plant agreement reached Nov 19, 2009
The lease agreement with the Houston, Texas-based carbon management and alternative energy company gives the district a 20 percent share of profits from the sale of methane gas and carbon credits generated by plant operations. Element will make the initial capital investment of $1 million to obtain a permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) and install the plant. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Ills of Indian Energy Sector and Strategies to Overcome Nov 19, 2009
The government is already promoting it through Bureau of Energy Efficiency, which initiated the Renewable Energy Development Agencies, operating in 3 states but it has to be formed in all the states. Massive advertisement campaigns should be held through all media's, so that a layman would come to know about Energy conservation benefits. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Kirk pays a visit to Inly School Nov 19, 2009
As important as renewable energy is, I d rather get it right than get it early, he said. Mac Morris, also a seventh-grader, asked Kirk whether or not the government should control how much chief executive officers of corporations should be paid. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Schools, Winchester receive $2.3 million energy bonds Nov 19, 2009
3 million in zero-interest Clean Renewable Energy Bonds (CREBs) from the federal government. Whether those entities take advantage of the funding mechanism to build wind turbines partly depends on how Randolph Eastern's and Union City's joint wind turbine project works out. (Winchester News-Gazette, IN)
Nigeria: Developing Countries Challenge West, China on Climate Nov 19, 2009
In the Forum's keynote address, Nasheed lamented the lack of progress being made in international climate change negotiations and called on poor, vulnerable countries to show moral leadership by shifting from fossil fuel to renewable energy ... We refuse to sit and do nothing". Environmentalist Mark Lynas, who helped draw up the Maldives 10-year carbon neutral plan, told participants that the world needs to quit carbon so as to liberate the globe from the vagaries of pollution and climate... (allAfrica.com)
Sierra Geothermal Engages O&M Partners LLC Nov 18, 2009
Sierra Geothermal Power Corp. is a renewable energy company focused on the exploration and development of clean, sustainable geothermal power. It is based in Vancouver, British Columbia and listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol SRA. Its portfolio of geothermal projects located in Nevada and California exceeds 365 square kilometers (90,000 acres) and has a combined total estimated capacity of greater than 500 MW. SGP intends to finance development by utilizing a combination of... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Melting The Argument Against Cap-and-Trade Nov 18, 2009
Al Gore stresses the importance of having American-made renewable energy that can create new jobs. Gore also mentions that our "roller coaster is headed for a crash, and we're in the front car.". (CBS News -- Politics)
Panel talks world sustainability Nov 18, 2009
Just as sustainable energy is a difficult issue in the U.S., South Korea also faces challenges with high levels of emissions and a lack of alternative energy options. While the challenge of creating sustainability in a developing nation was clear, each of the students also offered creative solutions. (Gamecock Online, SC)
Obama strikes clean energy deal with China Nov 18, 2009
"(W)e are creating a joint clean energy research center, and have achieved agreements on energy efficiency, renewable energy, cleaner uses of coal, electric vehicles, and shale gas." (Shale gas is natural gas released from shale deposits through fracturing of deep rock. . (USA Today -- Tech)
Green lessons Nov 18, 2009
The BBC's Sanjoy Majumder travelled to India's most industrialised state, Gujarat, to see at first hand some very effective - if homegrown - attempts at tapping renewable energy ... "We have been emphasising on renewable energy, we have been emphasising more on solar and wind energy, and we have been taking a number of measures that probably were not thought of also, let alone being taken, in the West, 25, 30, 40 or 50 years ago," he says emphatically. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Premier Power Q3 loss increases Nov 18, 2009
Premier Power Renewable Energy has started construction on a 20-megawatt solar-panel system in Italy. Premier has finished the first megawatt. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Rich Myers to run for re-election Nov 18, 2009
Myers serves on the Higher Education Committee, the Agriculture and Conservation Committee, State Government Administration, Elections and Campaign Reform, Minority Procurement and the Renewable Energy Committee. He is the Republican spokesman on the Appropriations - Higher Education Committee. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Carbon trading Nov 18, 2009
One example would be building renewable energy to replace coal power in a developing country. Cap and trade schemes allow for companies to buy a certain amount of these "offsets" every year. (BBC News -- Business)
Eskom to revise tariff proposal Nov 18, 2009
Boshoff said that only one submission was in support of the increase and this came from a party involved in renewable energy. Higher tariffs will make more renewable energy projects viable ... To hike the price per kwh is probably the most efficient means of funding because, as with the price of fuel, it will result in behaviour change and the increasing use (and viability) of renewable energy sources which we desperately need. (Business Report, South Africa)
Energy Efficiency programs available Nov 17, 2009
The Solar and Wind Incentive Program provides rebates for qualified renewable energy equipment for residential, commercial and nonprofit facilities. Please check the website for rebate amount and eligibility information. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
New Greenpeace Chief Has Fought Apartheid, Poverty Nov 17, 2009
In Britain, they scaled the Parliament building to wave flags and banners drawing attention to calls for cuts in carbon emissions and investment in renewable energy. "Governments, sadly, are unlikely to change as fast we need them to unless they are p 00004000 ushed," Naidoo said. (CBS News -- World)
Sunny (Earnings) Forecast Nov 17, 2009
Upon returning to the Triangle, he got involved in what he saw as a coming industry renewable energy. He served as vice chairman of , a nonprofit established by the state to promote the use of energy derived from renewable energy solar, wind, water, biomass to reduce greenhouse gasses ... NC Green Power helped craft what was to become landmark state legislation to promote the use of renewable energy. (Triangle Business Journal)
Our views: Smell of success Nov 17, 2009
The success is being repeated at landfills nationwide as more localities look for alternative energy sources to cut costs and see one right in their backyard. Some 455 landfills are now using methane gas to generate electricity and another 500 are potential candidates, according the Environmental Protection Agencys Landfill Methane Outreach Program. (Florida Today)
Five Things the U.S. and China Actually Agree On Nov 17, 2009
But it is also a global pioneer in renewable energy. The government has mandated that by next year 3% of its power must come from renewable sources, excluding hydroelectricity, in which it is already among the world's top producers. (Time.com)
Energy independence, cleaner environment Nov 17, 2009
In the Upstate, General Electric is leading the way in alternative energy sources by manufacturing windmill turbines. Clemson University s ICAR has an opportunity to be the national model for producing the car of the future. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
From the editor: Online comments now receive more scrutiny Nov 17, 2009
The board also started to discuss increasing our efforts to persuade legislators to provide greater leadership on alternative and renewable energy. We most recently published an editorial Thursday with the headline: "Make Florida a leader in green energy." There was much excitement over renewables and alternative energy at the start of Gov. Crist's term in 2007, but that seems to have fizzled. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Is cap-and-trade fair? Nov 17, 2009
If cap-and-trade is implemented with complementary clean energy policies that include renewable energy and energy efficiency standards, a comprehensive program could meet our region s pollution-reducing goals while spurring the investments and innovation needed to create hundreds of thousands of jobs and result in net savings to consumers and businesses. No. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Increase demand for green tech to bring down cost Nov 17, 2009
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia will have to first have a plan to increase demand for renewable energy sources like solar panels if it is to truly promote the use of cheaper and more environment friendly power sources, said Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Datuk Peter Chin Fah Kui ... Chin said progress had been made in the use of renewable energy in Malaysia despite having listed it as fifth fuel source in 2001, but things were set to change further with the allocation of RM1 ... We have also... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
ASEAN and APEC Summits Nov 16, 2009
The summit's leaders also discussed terrorism, nuclear nonproliferation, education, renewable energy, and climate change. They also agreed to regular annual summit meetings proof that the gathering "exceeded expectations and especially had a very, very positive spirit," said Indonesian Trade Minister Mari Pangestu, who attended the session with Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. (BusinessWeek)
Going with the wind: Little goes long way Nov 16, 2009
But in recent years, they've gotten more popular as a source of renewable energy because they are less expensive than comparably sized solar arrays. The appeal is visceral, Stimmel said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Appliances to get clunkers program Nov 16, 2009
The Database for State Incentives for Renewables iency ) provides a state-by-state breakdown of local incentives and policies for renewable energy and energy efficiency. Kelvin Collins is the president/CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Central Georgia SRA Inc. Refer questions or complaints about a company or charity to (800) 763-4222, , or. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Australian Geothermal Energy Developers May Merge Because of Funding Needs Nov 16, 2009
The ventures must also compete with solar, wind, wave and other renewable energy developments for funding ... Geodynamics won a A$90 million grant from Australias Renewable Energy Demonstration Program, while Petratherm attracted A$63 million in government funds. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
China Solar Panel Maker Sets First U.S. Plant Nov 16, 2009
The state has a Renewable Energy Standard, requiring that 15% of all electricity come from renewable sources by 2025. The rules also favor so-called distributed generation, where power is made locally at houses or businesses from solar panels or other renewables. (BusinessWeek)
'Green' jobs in Mis. not easy to quantify Nov 16, 2009
"At the least, a green job would be one that helps reduce energy consumption or provides alternative energy sources and preserves natural resources," said Marianne Hill, senior economist with the state College Board. Still, said Melissa Medley, spokeswoman for the Mississippi Development Authority, "There isn't one figure that says, 'Here is the universe for green jobs in Mississippi,' because it comes down to how you define it.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
Waste timebomb that must be defused Nov 16, 2009
Australia once led the world in renewable energy technologies such as solar, however, a lack of commitment and incentive from government forced those brilliant ideas and technologies offshore. We are world leaders in recycling, but this story of exodus will repeat itself if there is a lack of commitment and incentive to do more recycling in Australia. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
How can China, U.S. address climate change? Nov 16, 2009
China also now leads the market in producing renewable energy technologies such as solar panels and wind turbines ... For example, California's renewable energy mandate requires the state's private utilities to procure at least 20 percent of electricity from renewable resources by 2010, which is only weeks away. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Good talk saves the future Nov 16, 2009
McKinsey & Company found also that India is nearing the top in biomass and hydropower, with these ''renewable energy'' sectors double what they were just two years ago. Things happen quickly in modern India. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Teanaway solar debate continues Nov 15, 2009
"We chose not to do that. We chose to come into the community and talk not only about renewable energy but about the jobs it can potentially create and the things we're doing to help the community.". Dotzauer said he believes most in the Cle Elum community who oppose the project are people who oppose creating an economy around renewable energy ... TSR, which proposes to bring a company to Cle Elum to assemble the 400,000 photovoltaic panels it says will be needed for the project, says the solar... (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Renewable energy and a sustainable lifestyle Nov 15, 2009
Creating a sustainable lifestyle using renewable energy has been promoted as a solution. But now that using renewable energy is occurring, we are discovering that it is going to be an enormous challenge to do it right. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Smart path to economic recovery - invest in skills Nov 15, 2009
The East Bay Career Advancement Academy includes 17 transitional programs in construction trades, machine technology, renewable energy and other industry sectors. Richmond BUILD. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Uranium renaissance Nov 15, 2009
Expanding the countrys nuclear power sector is becoming a more popular option in the face of global warming and the lack of current renewable energy options. The 104 nuclear power plants in the U.S. currently provide about 20 percent of the electricity in the country, but many of them are reaching the end of their life spans, having been built in the 1960s. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Bioneers talk renewable energy Nov 15, 2009
Published: Sunday, November 15, 2009 3:32 AM CST Gov. Gary Herbert s energy adviser told a group of Cache Valley residents Friday night that Utah has some work to do if it s going to meet a goal of using 20 percent renewable energy by 2025. But there are plenty of ways to do so, Dianne Nielsen said, during what s become an annual public lecture held at the Logan Tabernacle to kick off the local Bioneers conference. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
The Battle For Coal River Mountain Nov 15, 2009
Bill Raney, president of the West Virginia Coal Association, says he supports development of alternative energy sources. Once the economic downturn ends, he explains, well need all the power we can generate. (Townhall.com)
Gore's presentation on climate change draws 800 as 200 protestors gather outside Nov 15, 2009
In addition to his nonprofit advocacy, Gore is a partner in a venture capital firm that finances "sustainable" and alternative energy businesses, prompting some critics to accuse Gore of promoting environmental policies that will fatten his bank account. "Cap & Tax Don't Be Fooled: Al Gore Will Make billions," read a sign carried by Alan Tudor, who drove from Tampa to attend Saturday's protest. (The Palm Beach Post)
Blender pump credit increases access to ethanol blends (2) Nov 15, 2009
Dorgan and Lugar for their bipartisan leadership in the nation's movement toward renewable energy and for making key ACE-supported policies an integral part of the Renewable Fuels Strategy Act of 2007, said Brian Jennings, ACE executive vice president. A comprehensive approach to the production, distribution and consumption of ethanol is absolutely crucial to advancing this country's energy situation from its current state to a more positive, diversified future. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Popularity of the Best Green Jobs Nov 15, 2009
These organizations operate in and wastewater treatment, advanced materials, transportation, energy efficiency, renewable energy and agriculture, to name a few. Best Environmental Careers Span Industry, Government. (Suite101.com)
Modular plant offers new direction for ethanol production Nov 14, 2009
He also participated in a panel on renewable energy development in the United States ... Another grant, for 85,000, came from the Minnesota Renewable Energy Marketplace (MNREM). (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Valley kiwi growers hopeful about 2009 Nov 14, 2009
With a backdrop of John Deere tractors, leaders of three key central San Joaquin Valley farm groups Tuesday voiced their opposition to Proposition 87, the November ballot measure that would tax oil producers to pay for alternative energy programs. They were joined at Fresno Equipment Co. by a Reedley citrus grower, who said the measure would make it more difficult to compete in a worldwide marketplace, and by the manager of a Kingsburg farming operation, who said increased costs for fuel would... (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Classes at MAC are filling up Nov 14, 2009
Other reports included talk of upcoming customized training programs, reports on classified staff and faculty groups, and a plan to soon offer a renewable energy technology degree. College employee Bev Hickman gave a report on a Workforce Development program in which the college will receive nearly $500,000 to be spent by June of 2010 to create a new degree program focused on renewable energy. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Schools, Winchester receive $2.3 million energy bonds Nov 13, 2009
3 million in zero-interest Clean Renewable Energy Bonds (CREBs) from the federal government. Whether those entities take advantage of the funding mechanism to build wind turbines partly depends on how Randolph Eastern's and Union City's joint wind turbine project works out. (Winchester News-Gazette, IN)
Fortenberry Visits ZNETH House Nov 13, 2009
Fortenberry, who has sponsored several bills to promote renewable energy, toured the home with college students who helped design and build it. The home, which is still under construction, should be complete in about a month. (7 KETV Omaha)
Sweet Solution To Energy Production Nov 13, 2009
12, 2009) Sugarcane biomass, a significant waste product from sugar production, could be a renewable energy source for electricity production, according to research published in the international journal Progress in Industrial Ecology ... "The combustion of SARs for the production of electricity is technically and economically feasible and creates opportunities for increasing the renewable energy share in sugarcane-producing countries," the researchers explain ... 18, 2007) A new analysis has... (Science Daily)
M&M Factory Flips On New Solar Array Nov 13, 2009
Diana Drysdale, who runs PSEG's solar construction subsidiary, said large-scale renewable energy facilities like the Hackettstown array are the only way New Jersey can keep pace with the state's master plan for energy. It calls for 20 percent of all energy to be generated from renewable sources, such as solar and wind, by 2020. (KSBW 8, CA)
Editorial: Make Florida a leader in green energy Nov 13, 2009
That makes sense, but again state leaders are saying no to energy development; we need a resounding yes, especially to renewable energy development ... Now, if Atwater could take one more step, he might perform a great service to the state: Push for the renewable energy standards that could propel the state toward leadership in green energy technology. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
