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We are well short of energy targets
Mr Boyle reports that electricity prices will have to rise to pay for our aspirations on renewable energy. In support, he notes that a report by CER indicated wind generation would only result in savings if oil prices rose to over $200 a barrel.
Peterson's help is appreciated
Peterson changed the bill so that renewable energy from forest biomass and wood products mill operations would be treated equally with other sources. We are lucky to have this common-sense fighter representing our state.
Renewable energy group makes changes
A local renewable energy advocacy association has made some organizational changes recently, including moving to Iowa City and naming a new executive director. The Iowa Renewable Energy Association, better known as I-Renew, has relocated from the
Mayor wants DWP to switch from cheap coal
By Rick Orlov, Staff Writer Even with the prospects of higher rates, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is pushing to speed the conversion of the Department of Water and Power from cheap coal power to expanded use of renewable energy.
Golfers would miss Cohanzick's greens
The company plans to apply for Solar Renewable Energy Certificates, spokesman Stephen Ross said. The certificates are the commodities companies use to meet New Jersey's renewable portfolio standard of providing at least 22.5 percent of all electricity
Councillor offers parks for wind turbine tests
But it does say that Municipal Planning Act instruments, including zoning bylaws, will no longer apply to renewable-energy installations. The act aims to make it easier for individuals and communities to generate their own electricity by limiting some
Franken: Economy will come back strong
Do my work to make sure that we're encouraging renewable energy and creating jobs and really, it's about doing our work. Also, constituent service. Our state director, Lana Peterson, worked a long time for Chairman Oberstar. And she's fabulous, and I'm
Uncle Sam To Pond Scum: I Want You!
The rough cost estimates for producing algae fuel vary right now from $10 a gallon to $40, said Al Darzins, who manages the national bioenergy center at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, Colo. "Obviously, that's not cost effective,"
Uncle Sam to pond scum: I want you!
The rough cost estimates for producing algae fuel vary right now from $10 a gallon to $40, said Al Darzins, who manages the national bioenergy center at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, Colo. "Obviously, that's not cost effective,"
A New Solar Los Angeles County is Creating Land Investment ...
Los Angeles, CA July 03, 2009 -- There have been various news reports regarding an expansion of Solar Energy production in the Southwest and primarily in Los Angeles County. The Mayor of Los Angeles Antonio Villaraigosa in his recent State of LA speech
Captain Piccard unveils Solar Impulse HB-SIA solar-powered plane
Launched in 2003, the project aims to demonstrate the viability of renewable energy sources by being the first to perform a manned flight around the globe using only solar power. The technology is nothing to scoff at, as the 200-feet wingspan features
Transmission line project stalls
Brinton said SMUD officials were also concerned about changing regulations at the state and federal level involving transmission lines and their relation to renewable energy sources. The proposed lines would have carried renewable energy – as yet
A global clean energy New Deal
50% by 2050 would require that kind of investment and growth in order to bring down domestic emissions and bring up renewable energy's power generation share to half of all domestic energy consumed. Climate change mitigation efforts and energy security
