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Energy efficiency financing faces hurdles in Vermont Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 2:59PMThe summer scramble for efficiency upgrades to homes and businesses — always lively in Vermont — warms up this week as Congress works to overcome resistance from federal mortgage regulators.
Power turbines will harness St. Lawrence Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 2:33PMThe mighty St. Lawrence River will soon be home to a power-generating pilot project that could one day capture energy from rivers across Canada.
Ottawa, Quebec pay to plunk underwater power turbines in the St. Lawrence River Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 2:16PMThe mighty St. Lawrence River will soon be home to a power-generating pilot project that could one day churn in rivers across Canada.
NASA Wallops Awarded Highest Environmental Honor Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 2:11PMWALLOPS ISLAND, Va., July 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NASA's Wallops Flight Facility, Wallops Island, Va., has been awarded the highest environmental recognition within the Commonwealth of Virginia for programs protecting the area's natural resources. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh
Abu Dhabi feels Dubai chill as Emirate accepts money is scarcer Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 4:23PMTimes have changed for the Alimad Engineering and Contracting Company in Abu Dhabi.
SANDERS: After you, my dear Alphonse... Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 2:53PMANALYSIS/OPINION: The miniature mid-July ballet danced by American, Chinese and U.N. statisticians only obscures a much larger geopolitical drama: China's unquenchable thirst for and America's unbreakable dependence on imported oil. When an official from the U.N. International Energy Agency last week named China the world's No. 1 energy consumer, surpassing ...
Residents Call For Broader Review Of PATH Impact Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 11:23AMArea residents gathered in Purcellville Tuesday night for a public meeting on the proposed PATH-Allegheny transmission line that is planned to cross northern Loudoun, and pushed for the federal government to extend the scope of its environmental impact review of the project.
Iowa becoming bio-renewables giant Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 10:41AMIowa is rapidly becoming the development capital of the nation for the replacement of petroleum-based chemicals with bio-based chemicals.
Rethinking the politics of food Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 10:30AMFred Kirschenmann is the distinguished fellow with the Leopold Center for Sutainable Agriculture at Iowa State University. By now, it is obvious to almost everyone food politics has captured center stage.
Ethanol clean fuel made cleanly Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 10:28AMOver the past decade, the ethanol industry has indeed developed into an extraordinary success story.
Activists frustrated at Obama’s environmental record Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 8:43AMEnvironmental activists were delighted to have Barack Obama replace George W. Bush as president. But greens are increasingly unhappy with Obama’s record – especially on climate change.
How quickly will geothermal industry grow in Silver State? Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 8:21AMThe availability of capital, experienced professionals and electric transmission lines will play major roles in determining how quickly the geothermal industry arises in Northern Nevada.
China Surpasses U.S. in Energy Use? Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 8:18AM[More]
MATL moves to tap eminent domain for power line right of way in Cut Bank area Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 6:43PMDisputes between some landowners in Montana and Alberta and the developer of a power line crossing private property between Great Falls and Lethbridge are coming to a head as the company prepares to begin putting up poles.
Heinz says Senate plans are only a short-term solution Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 5:42PMLEXINGTON – Despite Thursday’s announcement that U.S. Senate Democrats are abandoning a sweeping energy bill that would cap greenhouse gases blamed for global warming, Robert Heinz, general manager of Dawson Public Power District, said the move was only a short-term victory.
Census decision could hurt energy, transit policies: Critics Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 4:45PMFederal energy efficiency policies to reduce home heating bills and public transit services could suffer as a result to end mandatory participation of the long-form census.
Renewable Industry Critical of Reid Energy Bill Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 10:32AMFacing opposition from the entire Republican Senate Delegation, Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) has revealed plans to put comprehensive energy legislation, including cap and trade and renewable portfolio standard provisions, on hold, choosing instead to introduce a scaled back version tackling less controversial issues.
Hydro's idea for tourism hub Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 10:31AMAN ICONIC wilderness walking track between the West Coast and Cradle Mountain may be on the way.
Rep. Lewis helps pass wind energy legislation Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 10:23AMState Rep. Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the House of Representatives in passing legislation that will promote greater investment in renewable energy, create new green jobs and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. The bill expedites the permitting process for wind energy facilities, while still maintaining local approval for new projects.
Final public comment session wraps up for the Goodhue Wind project Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 10:17AMThe public was allowed to weigh in Thursday for the final time before the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission makes its decision to approve or deny the controversial 78–megawatt Goodhue Wind project that would span 12,000 acres in Goodhue County. Administrative Law Judge Eric Lipman, who ran the two–day meeting at Goodhue High School, will still accept written comments until Aug. 6 as he ...
Regional Chamber, Chinese Trade Group Enter Aggreement Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 10:14AMThe Youngstown-Warren Regional Chamber announced Friday that they will enter an agreement with a Chinese trade group. The regional Chamber and the international trade group of Shandong, China will formalize a cooperative economic development initiative Tuesday. In a press release issued by the Regional Chamber, the groups will sign a Memorandum of Understanding at 6 p.m. at the D.D. and Velma ...
Regional Chamber, Chinese Trade Group Enter Aggreement Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 10:10AMThe Youngstown-Warren Regional Chamber announced Friday that they will enter an agreement with a Chinese trade group. The regional Chamber and the international trade group of Shandong, China will formalize a cooperative economic development initiative Tuesday.
Will lawmakers tackle renewable energy during the special session? Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 10:49AMSeveral Florida lawmakers called to expand the special session that starts today to include legislation to encourage renewable energy production.
Google to use wind energy Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 10:38AMSAN FRANCISCO - GOOGLE Inc's energy unit has entered into a deal to buy wind power from NextEra Energy Inc for the next 20 years to power data centers. The deal comes less than three months after the giant Silicon Valley Internet search company invested US$38.8 million (S$53.5 million) in two wind farms in North Dakota, developed by NextEra Energy Resources, that generate enough energy to power ...
Google Is Now Speculating In The Energy Market! Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 10:34AMGoogle just announced that it will be selling energy on the spot market, through a deal to purchase 114 megawatts of wind power from NextEra Energy Resources for the next 20 years.
Google Energy buys wind power in first deal Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 10:21AMGoogle's energy subsidiary buys wind energy from farm in Iowa, using a wholesale purchase model designed to encourage future clean-energy projects.
Google to use wind energy to power data centres Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 9:49AMGoogle Inc's energy unit has entered into a deal to buy wind power from NextEra Energy Inc for the next 20 years to power data centres.
GMA, AMI Urge an End to Ethanol Subsidies Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 4:18PMWASHINGTON — A 30-year-old tax credit and protective tariff that benefits ethanol producers will expire at the end of 2010. Citing a Congressional Budget Office report which indicates that using ethanol to reduce gasoline consumption by one gallon costs U.S. taxpayers $1.78, a diverse group of food industry leaders, environmental activists and tax activists have called on Congress not to renew ...
Five companies win commercialization grants Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 1:59PMSYRACUSE - Five area companies received more than $246,000 to help commercialize new green and clean technologies.
Green Mountain Power Chief Addresses National Regulators Conference Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 1:52PMCOLCHESTER, VT--(Marketwire - July 19, 2010) - The President and Chief Executive Officer of Green Mountain Power, Mary Powell, today addressed the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) about the benefits of large hydroelectric generation in a carbon constrained world. Ms. Powell told the commissioners that the Vermont Legislature this year was the first in the country ...
Byron Kennard: BOUNCING BACK FROM THE DISASTER IN THE GULF Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 1:15PMResiliency is the key to energy security; the key to resiliency is decentralized energy production The Gulf oil spill is yet another grim reminder that...
Ethanol industry fighting Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 10:00PMThe ethanol industry is scrambling to hold onto billions of dollars in U.S. government subsidies.
Sunrise Powerlink Clears Major Hurdle Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 6:35PMTHIS WEEK, THE U.S. FOREST SERVICE APPROVED SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC'S PLAN TO BUILD A PORTION OF 120-MILE SUNRISE POWER LINK TRANSMISSION LINE THROUGH THE CLEVELAND NATIONAL FOREST. KPBS ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTER ED JOYCE HAS BEEN COVERING THIS STORY. HE JOINS ME NOW WITH THE LATEST. ED, HOW SIGNATURE A MILESTONE --SIGNIFICANT A MILESTONE WAS THIS APPROVAL?
Mitsubishi tie-up to create 100 Scots jobs in low-carbon sector Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 6:30PMScotland is poised to regain its title as one of the engineering centres of the world, industry chiefs declared yesterday, as a major deal was unveiled to exploit the country&
Water in the Arab world Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 6:23PMSince around the 1960s the equilibrium between water resources and population distribution in the world fell out of kilter, giving rise to numerous conflicts over water, especially in Africa, Asia and Europe.
Project Wind closes financing for $51M ‘Ridgewind’ project Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 4:29PMMinnesota community wind developer Project Resources Corp. (PRC) has closed its construction financing with California-based Union Bank N.A. for the 25.3-megawatt Ridgewind Project near Woodstock.
Senate Week in Review: July 12-16 Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 3:42PMSPRINGFIELD — Legislation that would impact how primary elections are conducted in Illinois was acted on this week, as well as measures state Sen. Dale Risinger (R-Peoria) says target home repair fraud and corruption.
Leming calls for "American Marshall Plan" to retool economy Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 3:26PMCongressional candidate Ben Leming called for a “Marshall Plan for America” to move the economy, his campaign announced this week.
Oregon Shepherd, Producers of Sheep Wool and Natural Wool Insulation Awarded Prestigious Grant From USDA to Expand ... Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 6:45PMHomeowners and small businesses across the USA looking for environmentally friendly ways to minimize their "carbon foot print" and reduce overall energy costs are selecting Natural Wool and Sheep Wool Insulation. Oregon Shepherd, a premium producer of both expands marketing and manufacturing to handle the demand
Gulf Oil Spill: Obama Signals a Long Deepwater Drilling Freeze Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 6:06PMSpeaking before reporters in the Rose Garden, the president says he won’t be approving new deepwater drilling until “we can be confident we’ve done what’s necessary to prevent history from repeating itself.”
Where oil grows on trees Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 5:48PMMalaysia's government is hoping the palm oil industry will help to propel its economy into the high-income bracket by 2020.
International Leaders from New Zealand, Mexico, Abu Dhabi and Australia Provide Insights to Spatial Data Strategies at ... Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 2:08AMMaurice Williamson, Minister for Land Information, Parliament, of New Zealand spoke with enormous passion about educating his fellow ministers about not only using GIS but managing all government entities with geospatial information. “I feel evangelical about this whole frontier,” said Williamson.
Senate Climate Change Legislation Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 11:14PMRecently introduced Senate bill would enact cap-and-trade
Wind project gears up for next phase Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 9:23PMThe third phase of a wind energy project calls for the erection of 62 wind turbines near Trimont.
A Green Victory Could Be Won Without Cap And Trade Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 9:04PMIf the NRDC and EDF wise up, there's still a chance to salvage a clean energy victory from the jaws
Barrett makes campaign stop at Sauk County Fair Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 7:51PMHe didn't appear to kiss any babies, but Democratic candidate for governor Tom Barrett came to shake hands and listen to local residents' thoughts Saturday during the Sauk County Fair.
Scientist: Technology can solve problems, introduce new ones Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 7:19PMTechnology holds the ability to solve some of society's problems, but can generate new issues or require measures that people are unwilling to take, said Dennis Bushnell, chief scientist at the NASA Langley Research Center, during a Friday talk at the World Futurist Society conference in Boston. The end result is that humans are "in the midst of a wholly unexpected technology revolution."
Floating Wind Turbines Promise Clean Power Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 1:48PM[More]
STATES Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 1:46PMTAMIL NADU: Allow private entrepreneurs set up varsities: Kapil Sibal India needs 700 universities, 35,000 colleges in next 10 years. There is a need to open up the university sector and allow private entrepreneurs set up universities, according to Mr Kapil Sibal, Union Minister for Human ...
INDUSTRY & ECONOMY Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 1:45PMCOURTS/LEGAL ISSUES: All eyes on panel report on Hyundai workers' dismissal Outcome will determine industrial relations scenario, say observers.