renewable energy
Bans on ‘open carry’ and plastic bags die in Legislature – Oakland Tribune (Oakland, CA)
Bills to prohibit the “open carry” of unloaded handguns, to ban plastic shopping bags, to set a stringent new renewable energy standard and to change how teachers are laid off died in the acrimonious final minutes of this year’s Legislative session. Among those that did make it out of Tuesday’s
Hawaii Severs Tie Between Power Sales and Profits
Sept. 1, 20101 — Hawaii’s electric company will get paid a guaranteed amount of money regardless of how much power it sells under a decision Tuesday meant to promote renewable energy. Known as “decoupling,” the plan is a key part of the state’s goal of getting 70 percent of its power from clean sources by 2030 – 40 percent from renewables and 30 percent from efficiency improvements. <<Read more>>
Xcel Energy’s Windsource to Provide All Electricity to U.S. Mint In Denver
Sept. 1, 2010 –Xcel Energy’s Windsource program will supply 100 percent of the electricity used at the U.S. Mint in Denver, making it one of the largest purchasers of renewable energy in Colorado. The purchase by the Mint is equivalent to offsetting nearly 25.7 million pounds of carbon dioxide, which in turn is equivalent to the annual emissions of more than 1,500 homes, 2,225 automobiles, or the propane cylinders of 484,807 home barbecues. <<Read more>>
Turkish Renewable Energy May Feed EU Grid
Turkey plans to connect to the European electrical grid this month using GE’s smart grid technology. The Turkish Electricity Transmission Company (TEIAS) will now be able to buy and sell power in the European electricity market, hopefully expanding the reliability and availability of energy, especially renewable energy, throughout all of Europe.
Trade Winds, Sound Policies Push Portugal to the Renewable Energy Forefront
Sept. 1, 2010 — Portugal has made dramatic changes in its energy policy over the last five years under the government of Prime Minister José Sócrates. The country’s installed renewable energy capacity more than tripled between 2004 and 2009, from 1,220 megawatts (MW) to 4,307 MW, and renewables now represent roughly 36 percent of electricity consumed. <<Read more>>
Researches believes he can pull elecricity out of thin air; – The Kirkland Lake Northern News
-and charge – everything. A researcher speaking at a conference of the American Chemical
Society says that he might have figured out a way to extract
electricity from the atmosphere, potentially opening the door to
cheap renewable energy for all. According to Fernando Galembeck, whenever water
Blowing in the wind; Planned wind turbines in South Cayuga causes debate; – The Dunnville Chronicle
As the number of wind farms increases in Ontario, so does the
controversy that surrounds them. It seems people either love them or
hate them. If all goes to plan for Samsung CT, the company will build and
operate a wind and solar cluster in South Cayuga. The Grand Renewable Energy Park is one of
Innovation for Biogas in France
Whilst its European neighbours are forging ahead, France is today beginning to realise the potential of this highly versatile and renewable energy form. With its vast and well structured agriculture and agro-alimentary sector, France in reality has an outstanding potential to become a leading European player in biogas.
Implementation the Crux for China Energy Plans: IEA
Aug, 27, 2010 – A massive $736 billion energy investment plan could make China the world leader in renewable energy and help meet global CO2 emissions targets, but turning words into action might prove challenging, the chief economist with the International Energy Agency said on Friday. <<More>>
SBI Energy Report: Six Clean Energy Markets That Will Change Life as We Know It in the Next Five Years
Aug. 26, 2010 – Renewable energy is receiving a big push from the Obama Administration and from governments around the globe. Stimulus packages and government incentives for green technology have created jobs and established new industry, which in turn has sparked a brighter outlook on the world’s economy. Going into 2011 and beyond, SBI Energy has identified six clean energies that will not only gain double-digit growth in the next five years, but will also alter the lifestyle we know today. <<Read more>>
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