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Innovators in marine renewable energy will have a chance to demonstrate their inventions in Scotland and take a stab at winning a $20 million prize. But for more specific details on the newly launched "Saltire Prize," you'll have to wait until November 30.
Texas still leads the nation in total installed wind power capacity, but on a percentage basis, Iowa generates more of its electricity from wind power than any other state. The growing wind industry has resulted in a wind blade plant in Colorado and plans for a wind turbine plant in Idaho.
An agreement between the Sacramento Municipal Utility District and homebuilder Woodside Homes will lead to 1,487 new energy-efficient solar homes near Rancho Cordova, about 10 miles east of Sacramento, California. Another homebuilder is also launching new green homes in San Jose.
FPL Energy is the latest company to propose building a large concentrating solar power (CSP) plant in southern California, while other proposals could yield thousands of megawatts of CSP facilities. Pacific Gas and Electric Company has agreed to buy power from several of those proposed facilities.
DOE and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) honored 76 businesses, groups, and government entities on April 1 for achieving major energy savings or helping customers save money and energy through their work with the Energy Star program.
Next year, consumers will be able to buy water heaters carrying the Energy Star label. DOE has established new Energy Star criteria for solar water heaters, heat pump water heaters, and three types of gas-fired water heaters.
DOE released a solicitation on April 11 that will fund up to $4 million in university research into cost-effective, environmentally friendly ways to convert biomass into biofuels, lower production costs, and increase yields and productivity.
The UK and US are ploughing ahead with new nuclear plants, yet questions remain over safety and how to deal with radioactive waste
Heating and air-conditioning systems that use thermoelectrics could make plug-in hybrids more practical.
Energy group Viridian has purchased wind farm operator Eco Wind Power from Treasury Holdings for an undisclosed sum.via The Irish Times
"Instead we tried to develop partnerships and lay the groundwork for the long term."
A lobbying group pushed state lawmakers this week for their support on renewable energy and cooperation among governments.via Stevens Point Journal
MONDAY on the wind effects study: The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife, has added a new member to its team.via News-Messenger
"It's great news, and it's truly an indication that the governor is listening to the people up here."
Gov. Martin O'Malley plans to announce today that his administration will prohibit the construction of wind turbines in Maryland's state forests and parks, according to administration sources.
The decision ends a hotly protested proposal by a Pennsylvania company to clear about 400 mountaintop acres in two Western Maryland state forests to build 100 wind turbines.
O'Malley is scheduled to announce his decision this morning atop a scenic mountain overlook in Savage River State Forest that would have been altered by 40-story windmills.Read more
"The Palazzo is to be commended for achieving LEED certification. This facility is one that both the community and its guests can be proud of"
The Palazzo Las Vegas, a Las Vegas Sands Corp. property, recently announced that the U.S. Green Building Council presented a Silver LEED Certificate .via Clean Edge
"I hope people realize that because of the damage that has been done, it's going to take more than one term to even start to turn it around"
If there were any doubt before, Barack Obama wants to serve two terms as president.via KansasCity.com
Governor Martin O'Malley says his administration will not allow commercial wind turbines on state land.via NewsChannel 8
"This is a matter of concern. Experts from both the countries will come together to discuss the matter."
Manmohan Singh has specifically asked his government not to use foodgrains for the production of bio-fuel in his country... India may be engaging in serious discussion with Brazil over the bio-fuel production ...via Deccan Herald
"You get more bang for your buck from wind energy than from solar energy"
In the old Aesop fable, wind and sun battle over which is the stronger. The wind blows hard, but the sun shines hot.via Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Dear Jim: I am tired of my high electric bills and consuming so much fossil fuels .via Seattle Post-Intelligencer
The state of Wyoming is raising environmental concerns about a uranium mine run by Saskatoon-based Cameco Corp. The Smith Ranch-Highland facility, near Douglas, Wyoming, is the largest active uranium mine in the United States, producing about 2 million pounds last year. But the state regulator says the mine has had about 80 spills and it wants the facility's environmental problems fixed immediately.