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DOE announces more than $5 million to support wind power development
U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced that the Department of Energy is awarding more than $5 million to support U.S. wind energy development.
Continue readingCalifornia’s clean energy and clean air standards could save the average household up to $670 in 2020
California’s clean energy and clean air standards could save the average household up to $670 in 2020 if oil and natural gas prices spike, according to a new study by three economists.
Continue readingDOE Awards $9.6 Million for Transformational Energy Research Projects
Six projects to pursue breakthroughs that could fundamentally change the way we use and produce energy.
Continue readingEU needs green jobs strategy by 2011, say MEPs
EWEA?s latest statistics show that the wind power sector will create some 250,000 new jobs in Europe in the next decade. This would take the total of wind energy jobs to 450,000 by 2020.
Continue readingChina Edges Out U.S. as Best Place to Invest in Renewables
The finding echoes a repeated series of warnings from AWEA and wind energy companies that the U.S. needs a strong RES to compete successfully for the new factories and skilled manufacturing jobs wind energy brings.
Continue readingUNECE works on standard for sound device to equip silent electric vehicles
Electric vehicles constitute a key contribution to reducing carbon emissions and rising consumer awareness about climate change, they may also prove to be an additional risk for pedestrians and other road users.
Continue readingBarroso calls for action on internal market for energy
For renewable energies, he said Europe needs to ?have the infrastructure for solar and wind energy.?
Continue readingRemarks of President Barack Obama on the Economy
“Because we want to see the solar panels and wind turbines and electric cars of tomorrow manufactured here. We don?t just want to buy stuff made elsewhere; we want to grow our exports.”
Continue readingLomborg: a real about turn? By Zoë Casey
But the Skeptical Environmentalist?s volte face has met with its own measure of scepticism. Greenpeace said Lomborg?s conversion comes too late.
Continue readingColorado Receives $2.2 Million For Energy Development Initiatives
Gunnison County Electric received $24,042 for a pilot project that will use wind energy to power the utility?s radio repeater sites, with excess energy fed into the electricity grid.
Continue readingDEQ Awards $1 Million in Renewable Energy Development Grants in Montana
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has awarded $1 million in grants to four entities for projects that will further the development and marketability of renewable energy technologies in the state.
Continue readingTransforming the America Economy Through Innovation: Executive Summary
With over $787 billion in funding, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is one of the single boldest and largest investments in the U.S. economy in the nation?s history.
Continue readingCalifornia to Launch Next-Generation Feed-in Tariff for Solar Power
Solar energy policy should provide the foundations for long-term market growth by providing a transparent process, a level playing field, and a reliable market opportunity.
Continue readingU.S. Using Less Energy, More Renewables
mericans are using less energy overall and making more use of renewable energy resources like solar and wind energy.
Continue readingAvalon Announces Engagement of SNC-Lavalin to Complete Scoping Study for a Rare Earth Separation Plant
This study will provide Avalon with an estimate of capital and operating costs, as well as identify specific criteria for site selection.
Continue reading800,000 Jobs by 2012
President Barack Obama visited ZBB Energy Corporation in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, and declared that our commitment to clean energy is expected to lead to more than 800,000 jobs by 2012.
Continue readingSecretary Vilsack Announces Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Loans and Grants
This project will fund a large wind power generation system that will offset the firm’s energy use and provide a portion for sale.
Continue readingDOE Paves Way for Additional Clean Energy Projects and Jobs Through Manufacturing Solicitation
Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced a new loan guarantee solicitation for renewable energy manufacturing projects.
Continue readingBenefits of Emerging Green Technology Over Oil Industry Reliance
Green technologies, such as today’s emerging plug-in and all-electric vehicles, not only avoid the dangers of offshore drilling, but also rely on domestically produced electricity for their power.
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