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FavStocks

Whenever renewable energy is mentioned, wind and solar usually get the attention. Yet, wind and solar, along with biomass and geothermal, fall within the “Other Renewables” category that makes up just 3.6% of US power (See Chart Below).

Why PG&E Customers Should Keep Their Meters Smart

A smarter grid can reduce this pollution by increasing the use of clean, renewable energy and reducing reliance on the most polluting fossil fuel power plants. Turning the radio off will also prevent customers from seeing and taking full advantage of

Dealing with a Growing 'Plastic Vortex'

He is chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce's Environmental Committee in Hong Kong, and has worked to finance renewable energy projects in micro-wind and wave energy, as well as energy-efficiency for buildings. One of Woodring's latest efforts

Living in Peru

rest will be destined for the business sector, mainly mining. “This is hydroelectric energy that permanently generates clean, renewable energy, replacing power generated by other sources. No energy is more efficient than hydroelectric,” Sánchez said.

Treehugger

The second opportunity that I see is renewable energy, particularly true for solar. It is also is manifesting itself in combined heat and power, waste heat recovery, brownfields to greenfields, and small scale biomass. We are beginning to see nation

Are there lessons for Canada in Japan's nuclear near-meltdown?

Meanwhile, in Quebec, one of two other provinces—along with New Brunswick—to host nuclear plants, opposition parties are pushing for the province's one reactor to be closed, to be eventually replaced with renewable energy.

3M Awarded $4 Million to Develop Low Cost Solar Film

system costs for rooftop solar installations, but also have an array of niche applications where our customers can take advantage of the unique module form factor,” said Derek DeScioli, business development manager for 3M's renewable energy division.

How Green is Biomass Energy?

California is hungry for renewable energy. Solar and wind power have taken off thanks to the state's ambitious clean energy goals. But there's another way to generate electricity -- by using organic material like agricultural and tree waste.

Powering Solution Leader Alpha Technologies Showcased Innovative Technologies ...

A provider of world class powering solutions for communication, commercial, industrial and renewable energy markets Alpha Technologies Ltd recently announced its plan of showcasing its latest power conversion and

DEAR FELLOW NEBRASKANS: Celebrate the value of agriculture

Our state is one of the most diverse economies in the US with several emerging sectors connected to agriculture, including: biofuels and renewable energy, transportation, warehousing and logistics, hospitality and tourism, food processing, research and

Fred and Simon on changes to voter-initiated petitions

In recent years the legislature overturned the 2006 referendum that required state utilities to use increasing amounts of renewable energy, and lawmakers most famously or - infamously- overturned the 1998 vote that outlawed concealed weapons in

EarthTechling

Idaho has been increasing their renewable energy capacity in several sectors this year. We reported on a 23 megawatt geothermal power plant being built in southeastern Oregon that will provide energy to Idaho residents. As well, the state recently

Barbour: “We Need to Step Back'' from Afghanistan

Mr. Barbour talked of “eminent scientists” who have questioned it. But he added, “I think we should proceed in national policy as if global warming is happening.” He called expanding the use of renewable energy and energy efficiency “prudent.”