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The company's purchases of wind energy in Texas provide up to 15 percent of the total energy for more than 360 outlets in that state. The electricity comes from a Duke Energy wind farm in Notrees, Texas, which produces about 226 million kWh a year.
Calif. gets 5 percent of electricity from wind
The Berkeley-based California Wind Energy Association says state wind projects last year generated 921 megawatts, enough electricity to power more than 400000 homes. The San Jose Mercury News ( http://bit.ly/AABHPd) says 2010 figures from the
MidAmerican Energy sparks controversy over recent nuclear energy plans
The Des Moines-based company said it has formed a new renewable-energy division, and it is expanding its current wind-energy portfolio. Recently, an Iowa bill allowing MidAmerican to gather capital for a nuclear-power plant moved into committee.
2011 U.S. Venture Capital Investment in Cleantech Steady at $4.9 Billion ...
Duke Energy Corp. and American Transmission Co. bought a power line project to bring wind energy from Wyoming to the US Southwest. MidAmerican Energy acquired three wind power projects with a combined capacity of 404.8 MW in Iowa.
O'Malley to address lawmakers in annual state of the state speech
The governor hasn't had much luck in recent years with signature issues, falling short on a repeal of the death penalty, and watching the legislature punt on an off-shore wind energy bill and a plan to limit septic systems. Sen.
Suzlon Group wins $122m contract from CLP in India
Upon completion, this new wind energy project will take the company's wind power portfolio to more than 740MW. CLP India is engaged in renewable energy, supercritical coal-fired and gas-fired power generation, with its current capacity amounting to
Nordex installs 30 MW of wind in Spain
Understanding the fundamentals of the wind energy industry, and its past successes and failures, is key to investing in wind power and making profits in the sector. Nick Hodge, co-author of a new book that helps investors invest in the renewable energy
Wind-walking artificial lifeform roams Melbourne
Since the first “breed” was conceived in 1990, the Strandbeest has evolved into an increasingly intricate structure, consisting of a rotating spine, legs, stomach (plastic bottles for storing wind energy) and lengthening muscles (pistons within the
Natural Power to provide support service for UK wind farm
Renewable energy consultancy group Natural Power has been selected to provide commercial back office support services for the planned Hall Wind Farm in Yorkshire, England, which is currently under construction. The contract will be delivered for
Initiative aims to amend Michigan's constitution to increase green energy
Gratiot County passed a county-wide zoning ordinance for wind energy, which means wind farms can be built throughout the area without any loopholes or bumps in the road. The county was open to the establishment of nearly any kind of business because of
Wind Energy plans US$550m of wind power projects in Thailand by 2016
Bangkok-based developer Wind Energy Co plans to add 270MW of wind power plants in Thailand, quoting US$550m as cost figure. The company will develop three projects, each with a capacity of 90MW, in the Korat province, north of Bangkok,
More power to renewables through new joint venture
The focus of "leading Swiss renewables AG" lies mostly on wind energy. There is an active market for wind power projects in many European countries. Technology is tested but development is still far from complete. In addition to wind power,
Filling in Conservation District 'blank' a good idea
It's the CCCD that provides helpful information on horticulture, weeds, erosion control, wind energy and general land management — including providing low-cost trees for residents. Indeed, entering into a cost-sharing arrangement with the city to
