• D-TAG study listens to what Puget Sound orcas hear

    Updated: 2012-10-31 17:38:35
    Sep 11 2012 D-TAG study listens to what Puget Sound orcas hear Bioacoustics Effects of Noise on Wildlife Science Add comments Brad Hanson and colleagues at NOAA’s Northwest Fisheries Science Center are currently conducting a second year of exciting new acoustics field research with the Southern Resident killer whales of Puget Sound . As they did last year researchers are attaching suction-cup digital acoustic recording tags DTAGs to orcas the tags remain attached for up to four hours , all the while collecting both dive profile data and recording the sound heard and made by the animal . Hanson says that we’re interested in trying to figure out if the noise levels are interfering with the whale’s ability to communicate effectively during foraging and or actually interferes with their

  • Judge OK’s construction of Undersea Warfare Training Range near right whale habitat

    Updated: 2012-10-31 17:38:35
    Sep 10 2012 Judge OK’s construction of Undersea Warfare Training Range near right whale habitat Effects of Noise on Wildlife Ocean Sonar Add comments A US District Judge has ruled against NRDC and others who had challenged the Navy’s permit to build an instrumented training range off the coast of Georgia and Florida , claiming that construction should not proceed until the Navy completes the full EIS for the training activities that will take place there . Construction is slated to begin within a couple of years , with training commencing sometime around 2018 the range would have about 300 sensors installed on the ocean floor over an area of about 500 square miles , and would host training missions involving submarines , surface ships , and . airplanes The Undersea Warfare Training Range

  • Your donation will help AEI attend key meetings this fall

    Updated: 2012-10-31 17:38:35
    Oct 10 2012 Your donation will help AEI attend key meetings this fall Default Add comments If you find that AEI’s coverage of sound-related environmental issues is useful , unique , or otherwise of value , please consider making a donation this . fall I’ve been asked to present at two key conferences this fall and early winter , and AEI’s normal budget doesn’t cover travel , food , and hotel expenses . In late November , budget permitting , I will attend the 9th Wind and Wildlife Research Meeting where my poster presentation will provide the meeting’s only overview of ongoing research and policy work relating to the effects of noise on wildlife . A couple weeks later , I’m off to Orlando for Renewable Energy World North America where I’m co-hosting a session and doing a talk on the various

  • 60 neighbors sue NY wind farm operators for negligence, nuisance, liability

    Updated: 2012-10-31 17:38:35
    , , Oct 30 2012 60 neighbors sue NY wind farm operators for negligence , nuisance , liability Human impacts Wind turbines Add comments Sixty people who live within a mile of the Hardscrabble Wind Farm in Herkimer County , NY , have sued the operators of a 37-turbine wind farm that began operating in early 2011. Initial press reports suggest that the suit does not aim to shut the wind farm down , but to receive damages payments based on a litany of specific impacts , ranging from noise-induced headaches and sleep disruption to reduced productivity of livestock . It’s likely that any attempt to shut the wind farm down would be difficult if not impossible , since the project is operating under fully valid permits . In recent months , Iberdrola , which manufactured the turbines in the

  • On the water with orca D-tag research crew

    Updated: 2012-10-31 17:38:35
    Oct 01 2012 On the water with orca D-tag research crew Bioacoustics Effects of Noise on Wildlife Ocean Science shipping Add comments Oregon Public Broadcasting recently sent reporter Ashley Ahearn out with the researchers that are listening in on orca activity underwater covered here last month and her wonderful , detailed report is now online check it out It includes two videos , one showing a tagged orca’s swimming track , along with every boat in its vicinity over the several hour journey , and the other offering a poles-eye view” of attaching the D-tag to an : orca Leave a Reply Name Email not required and not published Website Subscribe to AEInews.org by Email Links Log in Science research programs Sound-related organizations AEI Special Reports AEInews on your website Categories

  • For second wind farm, Maine town considers larger setbacks, lower sound limits

    Updated: 2012-10-31 17:38:35
    , , Sep 24 2012 For second wind farm , Maine town considers larger setbacks , lower sound limits Default Add comments Nearly a year of experience with a ten-turbine wind farm has led the town of Woodstock , Maine to consider nudging any future wind developments a bit further from homes . As reported here in July the Spruce Mountain Wind Farm sits more than three-quarters of a mile from any homes a few homes perhaps 10 are within a mile , and another dozen or so are within a mile and a half . So far , Woodstock’s wind ordinance committee has received more than a dozen letters of concern about unexpected noise impacts , a number that would seem to represent a significant proportion of residents within that . area This week , the town’s Wind Ordinance Committee presented its draft ordinance

  • John Hayes's wind power warning is clever spin or national betrayal

    Updated: 2012-10-31 10:22:00
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  • Can the UK stop building windfarms and hit renewable targets? | Duncan Clark

    Updated: 2012-10-31 00:35:00
    Duncan Clark: Tory Energy minister John Hayes sparked a political row on Tuesday by claiming no more onshore windfarms need be built in Britain. But is he right? Duncan Clark fact-checks the claims around wind power in the UKDuncan Clark

  • Court overturns regulators’ ruling on payments for Rockport (IN) coal-gas plant

    Updated: 2012-10-30 19:10:36
    UPDATE:  Link to Indiana Court of Appeals decision issued this morning– http://www.in.gov/judiciary/opinions/pdf/10301201par.pdf   Original article: http://www.indystar.com/article/20121030/BUSINESS/121030048/Court-overturns-regulators-ruling-payments-Rockport-coal-gas-plant?odyssey=mod|breaking|text|IndyStar.com 2:51 PM, Oct 30, 2012   | Comments This coal gasification plant is being built in Edwardsport, while ground has yet to be broken on a similar plant in Rockport.  /  Courtesy Duke Energy Written by Tony Cook Related [...]

  • Abound Solar Under Criminal Investigation by Colorado DA

    Updated: 2012-10-30 18:22:00
    Sign-In or Create a Free Account Sign-in with : World's 1 Renewable Energy Network for News Information News Blogs Video Finance Companies Products Jobs Events Webcasts White Papers Magazines Awards Vote Now for Your Favorite Project of the Year Readers' Choice Voting Closes Soon click here for more information Renewable Energy Solar Energy Wind Energy Geothermal Energy Bioenergy Hydropower Abound Solar Under Criminal Investigation by Colorado DA By Vince Font , Contributor 2012-10-30 13:22:45.0 2 Comments Do you like this news Bookmark Print Feed Salt Lake City , UT In a re-election bid mired with questions about Benghazi , President Barack Obama can now officially add another hot-button issue to his plate : the recent bankruptcy of solar company Abound Solar , which has been called

  • Zero-Energy Building Uses Living Algae for Power and Shade

    Updated: 2012-10-30 17:34:00
    Sign-In or Create a Free Account Sign-in with : World's 1 Renewable Energy Network for News Information News Blogs Video Finance Companies Products Jobs Events Webcasts White Papers Magazines Awards Vote Now for Your Favorite Project of the Year Readers' Choice Voting Closes Soon click here for more information Renewable Energy Solar Energy Wind Energy Geothermal Energy Bioenergy Hydropower Zero-Energy Building Uses Living Algae for Power and Shade By Ysabel Yates , Contributor 2012-10-30 12:34:41.0 Post Your Comment Do you like this news Bookmark Print Feed For years , algae has been the great green hope for the biofuel industry . Now , it's finding a place in sustainable architecture in Germany , microalgae will power and shade the BIQ house , a zero-energy building featuring the world's

  • IEA Report Offers Roadmap for Doubling Global Hydropower by 2050

    Updated: 2012-10-30 15:58:52
    A Knowledgebase of Sustainable Energy Activities RSS ICAL ENERGY-L SUSTAINABLE ENERGY UPDATE LATEST NEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS ABOUT TEAM CONTACT HELP FAQ HOME News IEA Report Offers Roadmap for Doubling Global Hydropower by 2050 News IEA Report Offers Roadmap for Doubling Global Hydropower by 2050 29 October 2012 : The International Energy Agency IEA and Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy have published a report laying out a roadmap for doubling global hydroelectricity production by 2050. According to IEA , the achievement of such hydro production levels could prevent up to three billion tons of carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel . plants The report makes the case for hydropower , citing reliability , proven technology , efficiency , storage capacity and flexibility . The report finds

  • PEC Supports Water Access Projects in Palau, Marshall Islands

    Updated: 2012-10-30 15:57:01
    , A Knowledgebase of Sustainable Energy Activities RSS ICAL ENERGY-L SUSTAINABLE ENERGY UPDATE LATEST NEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS ABOUT TEAM CONTACT HELP FAQ HOME News PEC Supports Water Access Projects in Palau , Marshall Islands News PEC Supports Water Access Projects in Palau , Marshall Islands 26 October 2012 : The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat PIFS has reported on recent grants to Palau and Marshall Islands from the Pacific Environment Community PEC Fund , which PIFS . administers Palau will receive US$4 million to establish a solar-powered desalination project , to ensure a regular and reliable supply of safe drinking water to residents in Peleliu , Palau . The project includes the installation of a solar-powered Reverse Osmosis RO plant that desalinates groundwater using solar energy ,

  • Mexico's Marersa Offers Wave Power to Region

    Updated: 2012-10-30 15:56:00
    Sign-In or Create a Free Account Sign-in with : World's 1 Renewable Energy Network for News Information News Blogs Video Finance Companies Products Jobs Events Webcasts White Papers Magazines Awards Vote Now for Your Favorite Project of the Year Readers' Choice Voting Closes Soon click here for more information Renewable Energy Solar Energy Wind Energy Geothermal Energy Bioenergy Hydropower Mexico's Marersa Offers Wave Power to Region By Charles W . Thurston , Contributor 2012-10-30 10:56:20.0 Post Your Comment Do you like this news Bookmark Print Feed Hermosillo , Sonora Mexico's Maremotrices de Energias Renovables Marersa is currently negotiating for the implantation of its wave power technology at sites in Colombia , Costa Rica , Guatemala , Panama and the Dominican Republic , according

  • OLADE, UNEP Risoe Centre Hold CDM/NAMA Caribbean Workshop

    Updated: 2012-10-30 15:49:39
    , A Knowledgebase of Sustainable Energy Activities RSS ICAL ENERGY-L SUSTAINABLE ENERGY UPDATE LATEST NEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS ABOUT TEAM CONTACT HELP FAQ HOME News OLADE , UNEP Risoe Centre Hold CDM NAMA Caribbean Workshop News OLADE , UNEP Risoe Centre Hold CDM NAMA Caribbean Workshop 30 September 2012 : The Latin American Energy Organization OLADE and the UN Environment Programme's UNEP Risoe Centre organized a regional workshop for the Caribbean intended to enhance capacity and examine lessons learned regarding the Clean Development Mechanism CDM Programme of Activities PoA and Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions NAMAs The workshop was held from 25-27 September 2012, in Kingston , Jamaica , with support from Jamaica's Environment Ministry and Ministry of Science , Technology , Energy

  • Investment surges as wind power gathers momentum

    Updated: 2012-10-30 15:20:00
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  • Calls to Cut Australia's 20 Percent Renewable Energy Target Rejected

    Updated: 2012-10-30 15:18:00
    Sign-In or Create a Free Account Sign-in with : World's 1 Renewable Energy Network for News Information News Blogs Video Finance Companies Products Jobs Events Webcasts White Papers Magazines Awards Vote Now for Your Favorite Project of the Year Readers' Choice Voting Closes Soon click here for more information Renewable Energy Solar Energy Wind Energy Geothermal Energy Bioenergy Hydropower Calls to Cut Australia's 20 Percent Renewable Energy Target Rejected By Oliver Wagg , Contributor 2012-10-30 10:18:00.0 Post Your Comment Do you like this news Bookmark Print Feed SYDNEY An independent body set up to consider Australia's official target of generating 20 percent of its energy needs by 2020 from renewable sources has rejected calls from incumbent utilities and heavy industry to scale back

  • Poland Renewables Bill to Forge New Solar Market as EU Cuts Back

    Updated: 2012-10-30 14:00:00
    Sign-In or Create a Free Account Sign-in with : World's 1 Renewable Energy Network for News Information News Blogs Video Finance Companies Products Jobs Events Webcasts White Papers Magazines Awards Vote Now for Your Favorite Project of the Year Readers' Choice Voting Closes Soon click here for more information Renewable Energy Solar Energy Wind Energy Geothermal Energy Bioenergy Hydropower Poland Renewables Bill to Forge New Solar Market as EU Cuts Back By Marc Roca , Bloomberg 2012-10-30 09:00:00.0 Post Your Comment Do you like this news Bookmark Print Feed LONDON Poland is set to approve renewable energy laws that may spur a 100-fold increase in solar power capacity next year , just as the rest of Europe scales back . The country that has 3 megawatts of solar capacity may build as much

  • Can Germany Do the Energy Transition Alone?

    Updated: 2012-10-30 13:36:00
    No, and it’s not trying to, either. Under EU direction, all of Europe is undergoing an energy revolution, if at different speeds. The impact of energy policies does not stop at borders–Chernobyl drove that point home. And Germany is by no means trailblazing on its own while everyone else watches idly from the sidelines. The German energy system is

  • Grid parity monitor helps develop local PV

    Updated: 2012-10-30 13:34:10
    31 OCTOBER 2012 HOME NEWS World 30 October 2012 Grid parity monitor helps develop local PV The Photovoltaic Grid Parity Monitor launched by Leonardo Energy and Eclareon analyses PV competitiveness with retail electricity prices for residential consumers , says an article published in Leonardo Energy's website . The monitor also assesses local regulation for self-consumption of fourteen cities in seven countries including Brazil , Chile , Germany , Italy , Mexico , Spain , and California . The monitor is based on a rigorous and transparent methodology and has used real and updated data provided by local PV installers , local PV associations and other reliable players from the PV industry , according to an article published in Leonardo Energy's website . Grid Parity represents a unique

  • Great-Britain – Renewable UK

    Updated: 2012-10-30 10:08:11
    Meet us at Renewable UK in Glasgow, 30 oct – 1 Nov on ICE Renewables stand number 101 in the main exhibition hall. http://www.renewable-uk.com/events/annual-conference/

  • Northern Ireland – First 2 GEV MP-R 250 kW inaugurated

    Updated: 2012-10-30 09:25:24
    VERGNET and their exclusive partner in Northern Ireland, SIMPLE POWER, have inaugurated their first projects with an official event on 11 October in Randalstown, close to Belfast.   Northern Ireland’s Environment Minister Alex Attwood cut the ceremonial ribbon for the … Continue reading →

  • Great Britain – Open days

    Updated: 2012-10-30 09:14:09
    Over 60 guests attended ICE RENEWABLES and VERGNET’s open days in Nottinghamshire and Suffolk this July. The Open Days are a fantastic opportunity for land owners, businesses, consultants and developers who want to generate clean, cheaper electricity and benefit from the … Continue reading →

  • Lithuania – Second VERGNET turbine in operation

    Updated: 2012-10-30 09:05:54
    The second VERGNET GEV MP-C turbine in Lithuania has been commissioned in Joniskis district end of June. This second project is another proof of the successful collaboration between VERGNET and their exclusive partner in Lithuania, SPARNUOTAS VEJAS, but also of the … Continue reading →

  • Renewable energy will overtake nuclear power by 2018, research says

    Updated: 2012-10-30 06:00:00
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  • A Road Trip To SunPower and First Solar's Giant Solar Farms in California

    Updated: 2012-10-30 00:22:00
    Sign-In or Create a Free Account Sign-in with : World's 1 Renewable Energy Network for News Information News Blogs Video Finance Companies Products Jobs Events Webcasts White Papers Magazines Awards Vote Now for Your Favorite Project of the Year Readers' Choice Voting Closes Soon click here for more information Renewable Energy Solar Energy Wind Energy Geothermal Energy Bioenergy Hydropower A Road Trip To SunPower and First Solar's Giant Solar Farms in California By Ucilia Wang , Contributor 2012-10-30 07:22:00.0 Post Your Comment Construction has begun on the 550 MW solar power projects that will number among the largest in the world . Do you like this news Bookmark Print Feed Most people who drive up and down on Highway 101 through California would never think of making a one-hour detour

  • China Development Bank Gives Sky Solar $1.6B Loan for Downstream Development

    Updated: 2012-10-29 20:00:00
    Sign-In or Create a Free Account Sign-in with : World's 1 Renewable Energy Network for News Information News Blogs Video Finance Companies Products Jobs Events Webcasts White Papers Magazines Awards Vote Now for Your Favorite Project of the Year Readers' Choice Voting Closes Soon click here for more information Renewable Energy Solar Energy Wind Energy Geothermal Energy Bioenergy Hydropower China Development Bank Gives Sky Solar 1.6B Loan for Downstream Development By Vince Font , Contributor 2012-10-29 15:00:06.0 Post Your Comment Do you like this news Bookmark Print Feed Salt Lake City , UT The China Development Bank CDB largely considered to be the main engine behind the Chinese government's economic development policies , has issued solar project developer Sky Solar Holdings a loan for

  • Global Gas Flaring Reduction Forum Reviews Progress Achieved

    Updated: 2012-10-29 17:47:15
    A Knowledgebase of Sustainable Energy Activities RSS ICAL ENERGY-L SUSTAINABLE ENERGY UPDATE LATEST NEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS ABOUT TEAM CONTACT HELP FAQ HOME News Global Gas Flaring Reduction Forum Reviews Progress Achieved News Global Gas Flaring Reduction Forum Reviews Progress Achieved 25 October 2012 : The Global Gas Flaring Reduction GGFR partnership , a public-private initiative led by the World Bank that facilitates and supports national efforts to use currently flared gas , has called on oil producers , countries and companies to reduce flaring of natural gas associated with oil production by 30 by 2017.  The call was made at the Global Gas Flaring Reduction Forum , organized by the World Bank and hosted by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development EBRD in London , UK , from

  • European Commission Publishes Kyoto Protocol Target Progress Report

    Updated: 2012-10-29 17:33:40
    A Knowledgebase of Sustainable Energy Activities RSS ICAL ENERGY-L SUSTAINABLE ENERGY UPDATE LATEST NEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS ABOUT TEAM CONTACT HELP FAQ HOME News European Commission Publishes Kyoto Protocol Target Progress Report News European Commission Publishes Kyoto Protocol Target Progress Report 24 October 2012 : The European Commission has released an annual report detailing progress in 2011 towards achieving the EU target under the Kyoto Protocol , while the European Environment Agency EEA has published an associated analysis of EU greenhouse gas GHG trends . The report on progress finds that EU GHG emissions have decreased for the 27 EU Member States by 2.5 in 2011. The EC progress report , titled Approximated EU GHG Inventory Early Estimates for 2011,” highlights that a majority of

  • Largest Offshore Wind Farm Generates First Power in U.K.

    Updated: 2012-10-29 17:10:00
    . Sign-In or Create a Free Account Sign-in with : World's 1 Renewable Energy Network for News Information News Blogs Video Finance Companies Products Jobs Events Webcasts White Papers Magazines Awards Vote Now for Your Favorite Project of the Year Readers' Choice Voting Closes Soon click here for more information Renewable Energy Solar Energy Wind Energy Geothermal Energy Bioenergy Hydropower Largest Offshore Wind Farm Generates First Power in U.K . By Sally Bakewell , Bloomberg 2012-10-29 12:10:09.0 Post Your Comment Do you like this news Bookmark Print Feed LONDON London Array , the largest offshore wind park approved in the world , produced its first power as backers Dong Energy A S , Masdar Abu Dhabi Future Energy Co . and EON AG seek to curb technology costs by building at scale . The

  • Wind Energy Works: We Need a PTC Extension

    Updated: 2012-10-29 16:25:00
    : Sign-In or Create a Free Account Sign-in with : World's 1 Renewable Energy Network for News Information News Blogs Video Finance Companies Products Jobs Events Webcasts White Papers Magazines Awards Vote Now for Your Favorite Project of the Year Readers' Choice Voting Closes Soon click here for more information Renewable Energy Solar Energy Wind Energy Geothermal Energy Bioenergy Hydropower Wind Energy Works : We Need a PTC Extension By Matt Jennings , Green America 2012-10-29 11:25:00.0 1 Comment Do you like this opinion commentary Bookmark Print Feed On December 31st of this year , the Production Tax Credit PTC for renewable energy is set to expire . If we wake up on January 1st without an extension , we will be throwing away years of hard work setting up important renewable energy

  • The Catalonia Institute for Energy Research (IREC) hosted a meeting of world experts in net zero energy buildings in Barcelona

    Updated: 2012-10-29 16:13:00
    Financing Country Facts Register Login About Search this site : Български bg Čeština cs Dansk da Deutsch de Ελληνικά el English en Español es Eesti et Suomi fi Français fr Magyar hu Italiano it Lietuvių lt Latviešu lv Nederlands nl Polski pl Português pt-pt Română ro Slovenčina sk Slovenščina sl Svenska sv EXIT the scheme Home News Events Publications Links Cases Tools People Communities Blogs Home News The Catalonia Institute for Energy Research IREC hosted a meeting of world experts in net zero energy buildings in Barcelona The Catalonia Institute for Energy Research IREC hosted a meeting of world experts in net zero energy buildings in Barcelona Tweet 50 visits 50 visits Show more details Hide more details Posting Date 29 October 2012 Countries Spain Type of News News from European

  • London Array wind turbines generate first power

    Updated: 2012-10-29 15:55:51
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  • Ft. Wayne Journal Gazette Editorial: Winds of change; Alternative energy spurring jobs, growth

    Updated: 2012-10-29 15:47:49
    Published: October 28, 2012 3:00 a.m. Original story: The winds of change | The Journal Gazette | Fort Wayne, IN. The winds of change Alternative energy spurring jobs, growth Stacey Stumpf | The Journal Gazette Bill Savage, director of economic development for Elwood, describes the Wildcat Wind Farm as “a major boon for the community.” The wind farm [...]

  • South Africa Seeks New Bids for 3,200 Megawatts of Green Energy

    Updated: 2012-10-29 15:30:00
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  • REHVA Newsletter September 2012

    Updated: 2012-10-29 15:27:42
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  • Cleantech 2012 Election Preview: What Can We Expect?

    Updated: 2012-10-29 14:06:00
    : Sign-In or Create a Free Account Sign-in with : World's 1 Renewable Energy Network for News Information News Blogs Video Finance Companies Products Jobs Events Webcasts White Papers Magazines Awards Vote Now for Your Favorite Project of the Year Readers' Choice Voting Closes Soon click here for more information Renewable Energy Solar Energy Wind Energy Geothermal Energy Bioenergy Hydropower Cleantech 2012 Election Preview : What Can We Expect By Robert Lahey , Ardour Capital Investments 2012-10-29 09:06:00.0 1 Comment We expect cleantech would continue to benefit from a second Obama term , but the upside is limited . Do you like this opinion commentary Bookmark Print Feed President Obama has been a reliable advocate for the cleantech sector , but his ability to deliver tangible benefits

  • Denmark Won't Help Vestas if Wind Turbine Maker Needs Rescue

    Updated: 2012-10-29 14:00:00
    Sign-In or Create a Free Account Sign-in with : World's 1 Renewable Energy Network for News Information News Blogs Video Finance Companies Products Jobs Events Webcasts White Papers Magazines Awards Vote Now for Your Favorite Project of the Year Readers' Choice Voting Closes Soon click here for more information Renewable Energy Solar Energy Wind Energy Geothermal Energy Bioenergy Hydropower Denmark Won't Help Vestas if Wind Turbine Maker Needs Rescue By Peter Levring and Gelu Sulugiuc , Bloomberg 2012-10-29 09:00:00.0 Post Your Comment Do you like this news Bookmark Print Feed COPENHAGEN The Danish government won't provide direct support to Vestas Wind Systems A S should the world's biggest maker of wind turbines need a bailout to stay afloat . Aarhus , Denmark-based Vestas , which has

  • BSI develops new European standard for energy auditing

    Updated: 2012-10-29 13:56:00
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  • China lifts solar sector by free grid connection

    Updated: 2012-10-27 00:08:21
    28 OCTOBER 2012 HOME NEWS World 27 October 2012 China lifts solar sector by free grid connection A solar power plant on a hill of Jinzhou , northeast China . Vwvwvwvwv China will allow distributed photovoltaic solar power producers to be connected to the national grid free of charge in a bid to support the renewable-energy industry , writes Xinhuanet . State Grid Corp , China's largest state-owned power utility company , announced on Friday that starting on 1 November , it will provide a free connection service for distributed PV solar electricity producers that are close to customers . State Grid will be responsible for the cost of the connection design and the national grid's modifications . The cost for one network access point of the connection is 420,000 yuan USD67,100 and 10 points

  • ITU Universal Power Adapter to Reduce Energy, E-Waste

    Updated: 2012-10-26 19:42:06
    , A Knowledgebase of Sustainable Energy Activities RSS ICAL ENERGY-L SUSTAINABLE ENERGY UPDATE LATEST NEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS ABOUT TEAM CONTACT HELP FAQ HOME News ITU Universal Power Adapter to Reduce Energy , E-Waste News ITU Universal Power Adapter to Reduce Energy , E-Waste 25 October 2012 : ITU members agreed on new technical standards for a Universal Power Adapter UPA which will enable energy savings and reduce . e-waste The widespread adoption of an energy-efficient UPA solution is anticipated to eliminate an estimated 300,000 tonnes of e-waste annually , according to a study carried out by the University of Genoa . The study also predicts that the adoption of UPAs could reduce the energy consumption and greenhouse gas GHG emissions of external power supplies between 25 and 50 . percent

  • New Database on European Renewable Energy Policy Launched

    Updated: 2012-10-26 19:42:04
    A Knowledgebase of Sustainable Energy Activities RSS ICAL ENERGY-L SUSTAINABLE ENERGY UPDATE LATEST NEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS ABOUT TEAM CONTACT HELP FAQ HOME News New Database on European Renewable Energy Policy Launched News New Database on European Renewable Energy Policy Launched 24 October 2012 : A new RES LEGAL Europe database has been launched , offering free updated information on renewable energy support schemes and grid issues for the European Union , European Free Trade Association Countries and EU Accession Countries . RES LEGAL Europe is managed by Eclareon , on behalf of the European Commission . It covers electricity , heating and cooling , and transport . Its goal is provide a quick overview of the different national regulations regarding renewable energy sources in a clear ,

  • IRENA Deputy Director-General Calls for Investments in Renewable Energy Projects in Africa

    Updated: 2012-10-26 18:49:12
    A Knowledgebase of Sustainable Energy Activities RSS ICAL ENERGY-L SUSTAINABLE ENERGY UPDATE LATEST NEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS ABOUT TEAM CONTACT HELP FAQ HOME News IRENA Deputy Director-General Calls for Investments in Renewable Energy Projects in Africa News IRENA Deputy Director-General Calls for Investments in Renewable Energy Projects in Africa 23 October 2012 : Addressing a panel session on energy and water finance for Africa held during the World Energy Forum , Frank Wouters , Deputy Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency IRENA emphasized that renewables offer great business opportunities to meet Africa’s energy . needs Wouters called on African countries to concentrate on renewable energy projects for rapid expansion of electrical services in order to achieve

  • OLADE Meeting Examines Climate Vulnerability of Central American Hydropower Production

    Updated: 2012-10-26 18:40:08
    A Knowledgebase of Sustainable Energy Activities RSS ICAL ENERGY-L SUSTAINABLE ENERGY UPDATE LATEST NEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS ABOUT TEAM CONTACT HELP FAQ HOME News OLADE Meeting Examines Climate Vulnerability of Central American Hydropower Production News OLADE Meeting Examines Climate Vulnerability of Central American Hydropower Production 17 October 2012 : The Latin American Energy Organization OLADE conducted a workshop for Central America looking at the vulnerability of the region's hydropower plants to the impacts of climate change . The Regional Technical Workshop on Vulnerability of Hydropower Production Systems in Central America to Climate Change and Adaptation Options workshop was held from 11-12 October 2012 in San Salvador , El . Salvador The focus of the workshop was an OLADE study

  • Businessweek: When It Comes to Government Subsidies, Dirty Energy Still Cleans Up

    Updated: 2012-10-26 01:16:32
    Original article: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-10-21/when-it-comes-to-government-subsidies-dirty-energy-still-cleans-up Posted by: Charles Kenny on October 21, 2012 The Oct. 16 presidential town hall debate featured Mr. Romney and Mr. Obama facing off on who was really Mr. Oil or Mr. Gas or Mr. Coal. Neither candidate even mentioned climate change. And while President Obama did refer to renewable production, solar got [...]

  • ESMAP Monthly E-Bulletin October 2012 Issue

    Updated: 2012-10-25 23:07:35
    About ESMAP Overview of ESMAP 2008-2013 ESMAP Strategic Business Plan Portfolio Reviews and External Evaluation Our Donors ESMAP Staff Contact Us Programs Energy Access Clean Energy Energy Efficient Cities Initiative EECI Energy Assessments and Strategy Programs EASP Results-Based Funding for Energy Sector Development Activities Resources Publications Knowledge Tools Toolkits Promotional Materials E-Bulletins News increase decrease Text Size Home ESMAP Monthly E-Bulletin October 2012 Issue A Bridge to a Sustainable Energy Future ESMAP E-BULLETIN October 2012 Issue HEADLINES A Global Coalition to Tap Geothermal Energy in Developing Countries World Bank Joins with United Nations to Help Lead Sustainable Development for All Effort Energy Efficient Procurement Can Drive Low Carbon Development

  • Event: European Electric Vehicle Congress

    Updated: 2012-10-25 21:44:51
    : A Knowledgebase of Sustainable Energy Activities RSS ICAL ENERGY-L SUSTAINABLE ENERGY UPDATE LATEST NEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS ABOUT TEAM CONTACT HELP FAQ HOME Events European Electric Vehicle Congress Event European Electric Vehicle Congress The Congress will bring together policy makers , industry leaders , end-users , researchers , and NGOs to discuss the policy , economic , technological , and ecological aspects of electric vehicles and clean transportation . The main theme of the conference is Battery , Hybrid and Fuel Cell Vehicles are ready : Challenges , Opportunities and Outlook . The day before the Congress , an EU Project day is being organized to provide information on different programs , funding opportunities and funded projects supported by the European institutions . dates :

  • Renewables Take On Fossil Fuels: Vote Now for the Readers' Choice Award

    Updated: 2012-10-25 21:38:00
    : Sign-In or Create a Free Account Sign-in with : World's 1 Renewable Energy Network for News Information News Blogs Video Finance Companies Products Jobs Events Webcasts Magazines Awards Vote Now for Your Favorite Project of the Year Readers' Choice Voting Closes Soon click here for more information Profile Network Activity Comments Articles Blog Bookmarks Contact Renewables Take On Fossil Fuels : Vote Now for the Readers' Choice Award By Meg Cichon 2012-10-25 15:38:37.0 Post Your Comment Do you like this blog post Bookmark Print Finalists have been chosen for the Projects of the Year Awards , and now it's time to cast your vote for the Readers' Choice . Award But this year is different . nbsp Not only have we this year opened nominations to a global audience , Renewable Energy World

  • Event: World Sustainable Energy Days

    Updated: 2012-10-25 21:17:37
    : A Knowledgebase of Sustainable Energy Activities RSS ICAL ENERGY-L SUSTAINABLE ENERGY UPDATE LATEST NEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS ABOUT TEAM CONTACT HELP FAQ HOME Events World Sustainable Energy Days Event World Sustainable Energy Days This conference will bring together decision makers , scientists and technical experts to discuss sustainable energy production and use , energy efficiency , and renewable energy sources for buildings and industry . The event comprises a series of conferences , including : the European Pellet Conference the European Nearly Zero Energy Buildings Conference the WSEDnext Conference for young researchers the Energy Efficiency Watch Conference and the LED innovative lighting solutions conference . The WSED also includes site visits and a trade show . dates : 27 February 1

  • Event: Doha Global Business Day 2012

    Updated: 2012-10-25 20:14:36
    : A Knowledgebase of Sustainable Energy Activities RSS ICAL ENERGY-L SUSTAINABLE ENERGY UPDATE LATEST NEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS ABOUT TEAM CONTACT HELP FAQ HOME Events Doha Global Business Day 2012 Event Doha Global Business Day 2012 Doha Global Business Day 2012 is jointly organized by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development WBCSD and the International Chamber of Commerce ICC and will take place on 3 December 2012, at the Diplomatic Club in Doha , Qatar . The event will be held in parallel to the 18th session of the Conference of the Parties COP 18 to the UNFCCC , and will explore the business perspective of diversifying the energy mix by 2050 in the framework of global green growth . The afternoon will have a special focus on the opportunities for green growth in the Middle East

  • Event: REEEP/NREL Open Data Workshop

    Updated: 2012-10-25 20:03:35
    : A Knowledgebase of Sustainable Energy Activities RSS ICAL ENERGY-L SUSTAINABLE ENERGY UPDATE LATEST NEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS ABOUT TEAM CONTACT HELP FAQ HOME Events REEEP NREL Open Data Workshop Event REEEP NREL Open Data Workshop This workshop , co-organized by the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership REEEP and the US Department of Energy’s DOE National Renewable Energy Laboratory NREL will bring together 30 leading providers of clean energy , energy efficiency , and climate data to discuss linked open data in the field of clean energy . The goals of the workshop are : to introduce participants to the concept of linked open data , which is a growing movement focused on using up-to-date technologies to share relevant information from a wide variety of online sources , and to make

  • IDB Loan to Costa Rican Hydropower Project Features Habitat Offsets

    Updated: 2012-10-25 18:44:45
    A Knowledgebase of Sustainable Energy Activities RSS ICAL ENERGY-L SUSTAINABLE ENERGY UPDATE LATEST NEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS ABOUT TEAM CONTACT HELP FAQ HOME News IDB Loan to Costa Rican Hydropower Project Features Habitat Offsets News IDB Loan to Costa Rican Hydropower Project Features Habitat Offsets 19 October 2012 : The Inter-American Development Bank IDB has approved US$200 million in financing for Central America's largest renewable energy project , the construction of a 305.5 megawatts MW hydroelectric plant in Costa Rica's Limon Province . Once built and put into operation , the plant is expected to generate 1,407 gigawatt-hours GWh of electricity per annum , or about 10 of Costa Rica's installed power generation . capacity The IDB loan covers assistance to the state-owned firm in charge

  • China strives to develop new, renewable energy

    Updated: 2012-10-25 18:21:16
    , 26 OCTOBER 2012 HOME NEWS World 25 October 2012 China strives to develop new , renewable energy Carmentianya China will make unswerving efforts to develop new and renewable energy to protect ecological environment and achieve sustainable development , according to a white paper , writes Xinhua . Vigorously developing new and renewable energy is a key strategic measure for promoting the diversified and clean energy development and for fostering new strategic industries , said the white paper on China's energy policy released by the Information Office of the State Council . The country will actively develop hydropower , solar power and wind power generation , seek safe and efficient way of developing nuclear power , as well as utilize biomass energy and other types of renewable energy ,

  • Global Fuel Economy Initiative Launched for the African Region

    Updated: 2012-10-25 18:17:32
    A Knowledgebase of Sustainable Energy Activities RSS ICAL ENERGY-L SUSTAINABLE ENERGY UPDATE LATEST NEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS ABOUT TEAM CONTACT HELP FAQ HOME News Global Fuel Economy Initiative Launched for the African Region News Global Fuel Economy Initiative Launched for the African Region 18 October 2012 : Fifty participants from 20 African countries convened at UN Environment Programme UNEP headquarters for the Global Fuel Economy Initiative GFEI regional launch in Africa . Motivated by high rates of vehicle growth in Africa , the workshop aimed to identify policy shortcomings and the need to monitor vehicle import trends as a strategy to promote fuel efficient . cars Participants considered the results from two GFEI country pilots in Kenya and Ethiopia , which demonstrated the potential

  • How Much Do U.S. Tax Benefits Cost per kWh of Solar Production?

    Updated: 2012-10-25 16:22:00
    . Sign-In or Create a Free Account Sign-in with : World's 1 Renewable Energy Network for News Information News Blogs Video Finance Companies Products Jobs Events Webcasts Magazines Awards Vote Now for Your Favorite Project of the Year Readers' Choice Voting Closes Soon click here for more information Renewable Energy Solar Energy Wind Energy Geothermal Energy Bioenergy Hydropower How Much Do U.S . Tax Benefits Cost per kWh of Solar Production By Michael Mendelsohn , NREL 2012-10-25 10:22:00.0 1 Comment Do you like this news Bookmark Print Feed Many frequently wonder : what is the cost to the taxpayer ratepayer of the various benefits federal , state , utility bestowed on renewable energy projects , and is there a more cost-effective way to support these fledgling technologies Also , how do

  • Newly Launched Hanwha Q.CELLS Becomes World's Third Largest Solar Manufacturer

    Updated: 2012-10-25 16:10:00
    Sign-In or Create a Free Account Sign-in with : World's 1 Renewable Energy Network for News Information News Blogs Video Finance Companies Products Jobs Events Webcasts Magazines Awards Vote Now for Your Favorite Project of the Year Readers' Choice Voting Closes Soon click here for more information Renewable Energy Solar Energy Wind Energy Geothermal Energy Bioenergy Hydropower Newly Launched Hanwha Q.CELLS Becomes World's Third Largest Solar Manufacturer By Vince Font , Contributor 2012-10-25 10:10:42.0 Post Your Comment Do you like this news Bookmark Print Feed Salt Lake City , UT In one swift move , Korean business conglomerate Hanwha Group has officially positioned itself as the third largest solar manufacturer in the world . With the purchase of bankrupt solar cell manufacturer

  • French Maker of Barracuda Submarines Eyes Tidal Power Takeover

    Updated: 2012-10-25 15:58:00
    Sign-In or Create a Free Account Sign-in with : World's 1 Renewable Energy Network for News Information News Blogs Video Finance Companies Products Jobs Events Webcasts Magazines Awards Vote Now for Your Favorite Project of the Year Readers' Choice Voting Closes Soon click here for more information Renewable Energy Solar Energy Wind Energy Geothermal Energy Bioenergy Hydropower French Maker of Barracuda Submarines Eyes Tidal Power Takeover By Robert Wall , Bloomberg 2012-10-25 09:58:16.0 Post Your Comment Do you like this news Bookmark Print Feed LONDON DCNS SA , the French maker of Barracuda submarines part owned by Thales SA , is considering the takeover of a tidal-power business as it looks to diversify into more resilient consumer-orientated markets , according to Chief Executive

  • Connecticut's Solar Lease Program Demonstrates High Borrower Fidelity

    Updated: 2012-10-25 15:15:00
    Sign-In or Create a Free Account Sign-in with : World's 1 Renewable Energy Network for News Information News Blogs Video Finance Companies Products Jobs Events Webcasts Magazines Awards Vote Now for Your Favorite Project of the Year Readers' Choice Voting Closes Soon click here for more information Renewable Energy Solar Energy Wind Energy Geothermal Energy Bioenergy Hydropower Connecticut's Solar Lease Program Demonstrates High Borrower Fidelity By Bethany Speer , NREL 2012-10-25 09:15:00.0 1 Comment Do you like this news Bookmark Print Feed Third-party financing has become the mechanism for funding solar at the residential level in many markets . For example , third-party financed systems which can include solar power purchase agreements PPAs and solar leases are reported to have made up

  • U.S. Solar Employment Faces Bright Future as Wind Jobs Flutter

    Updated: 2012-10-25 15:04:00
    . Sign-In or Create a Free Account Sign-in with : World's 1 Renewable Energy Network for News Information News Blogs Video Finance Companies Products Jobs Events Webcasts Magazines Awards Vote Now for Your Favorite Project of the Year Readers' Choice Voting Closes Soon click here for more information Renewable Energy Solar Energy Wind Energy Geothermal Energy Bioenergy Hydropower U.S . Solar Employment Faces Bright Future as Wind Jobs Flutter By Ehren Goossens , Bloomberg 2012-10-25 09:04:00.0 Post Your Comment Do you like this news Bookmark Print Feed Job growth in the U.S . solar industry , fueled by falling panel prices , will outpace employment in wind energy , which faces the looming expiration of a federal credit , according to a report from CleanEdison Inc . CleanEdison expects

  • Grid-scale battery could keep going and going...

    Updated: 2012-10-25 01:36:00
    : . Log in Email Password Remember me Your login is case sensitive I have forgotten my password Register now Activate my subscription Institutional login Athens login close My New Scientist Home News In-Depth Articles Blogs Opinion TV Galleries Topic Guides Last Word Subscribe Dating Look for Science Jobs SPACE TECH ENVIRONMENT HEALTH LIFE PHYSICS MATH SCIENCE IN SOCIETY Cookies Privacy Grid-scale battery could keep going and going . 12:36 25 October 2012 Energy Green tech Hal Hodson , technology reporter We need a big battery for when the sun doesn't shine Top Photo Corporation Rex Features A new battery technology may pave the way for cheap , long-lived power storage that can quickly pump electricity into the grid to compensate for fluctuating renewables like wind and . solar Developed

  • UNFCCC headlines: EU greenhouse gas emissions fall 2.5 per cent, despite growing economy

    Updated: 2012-10-24 23:59:56
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  • Hanwha Chemical now owns Q-Cells

    Updated: 2012-10-23 11:23:00
    Hanwha Chemical Corporation is now officially the new owner of Q-Cells SE, as the company has formally been transferred. Q-Cells was involved in insolvency proceedings, but has been able to retain 80% of the workforce despite this process. The PV manufacturer has now become part of one of the largest corporations in South Korea. The [...]

  • Statoil and Statkraft now own the Dudgeon offshore wind farm in UK

    Updated: 2012-10-23 11:12:44
    Statoil and Statkraft have acquired the Dudgeon offshore wind farm project in UK waters, off the east coast of England. The project is located near another large offshore wind farm, the Sheringham Shoal. The project was acquired from Warwick Energy. Dudgeon offshore wind farm will feature up to 560 MW of installed capacity. Statoil and [...]

  • Alterra Power and EDC to develop geothermal assets in Peru and Chile

    Updated: 2012-10-23 11:08:14
    Alterra Power and Energy Development corporation (Philippines) have entered into an agreement to jointly develop geothermal assets in Peru and Chile. The developments will include the Mariposa geothermal project in Chile and five more geothermal concessions in Peru, all owned by Alterra Power. EDC will have six months for field work and due dilligence on [...]

  • OPT awarded funding for Japan PowerBuoy application by Mitsui

    Updated: 2012-10-23 11:03:22
    Ocean Power Technologies has been awarded a USD 900,000 contract by Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding for continuation of development of the PowerBuoy technology and its application in Japanese waters. This development will provide the basis for large scale deployment of the technology in Japan, as the first commercial scale OPT wave power plant in this [...]

  • IndyStar: Plenty of debates this week for political junkies; IndianaDG: Be Careful Not to OD :)

    Updated: 2012-10-15 20:58:50
    Original article: http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2012210140330&nclick_check=1 Written by Mary Beth Schneider Just can’t get enough of political debates? You’re in luck this week. The candidates in the Indiana election for U.S. Senate will meet in their first of two debates Monday, while the candidates for governor will face-off Wednesday in the second of their three debates. In addition, [...]

  • Join BritishEco at the Retro Expo on 30th Oct to 1st Nov 2012

    Updated: 2012-10-15 17:09:59
    Join BritishEco at the Retro Expo BritishEco will be attending this year’s Retro Expo at the NEC Birmingham commencing on 30th October to 1st November 2012. Our renewable energy consultants will be at stand number X13 to answer any of … Continue reading

  • Vestas renews service contracts for 533 MW in Canada

    Updated: 2012-10-15 09:39:55
    Vestas announced the company has secured renewals for service and maintenance contracts for a total of 533 MW of installed capacity in Canada. The renewals are for a ten year period, and involve eight wind projects in Canada, owned by International Power canada. The service and maintenance contract will cover 276 turbines, most of which [...]

  • UPDATE: IURC Meeting 10/18/12 on IRP Contemporary Issues Technical Conference Changed to 10 am EST

    Updated: 2012-10-14 19:53:26
    Dear IndianaDG Readers: I received this message from Beth Krogel Roads about a change in the start time for the upcoming IRP Contempary Issues Technical Conference. If you are interested in watching this conference on-line, I suggest that that you send her an email requesting that the IURC boradcast this session on the Internet. Email [...]

  • Midwest Energy News: Indiana coal controversy prompts push for more transparency in utility planning; Impact on IRP Rule?

    Updated: 2012-10-14 16:03:38
    See this blog post for details on the upcoming IRP Contemprary Issues Technical Conference. http://wp.me/pMRZi-Td Original article: http://www.midwestenergynews.com/2012/10/12/indiana-coal-controversy-prompts-push-for-more-transparency-in-utility-planning/Posted on 10/12/2012 by Dan Ferber The Edwardsport coal-to-gas plant under construction in Indiana. Cost overruns and other controversy surrounding the project have helped drive efforts to reform Indiana’s utility planning process. (Photo via Duke Energy) For the first time in [...]

  • Wind and solar: the ethical investments to avoid

    Updated: 2012-10-12 23:01:11
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  • Practical On-farm Renewable Energy event at CAFRE’s Greenmount Campus

    Updated: 2012-10-12 19:25:00
    Following on from its success in 2011, the “Practical On-farm Renewable Energy” event will be held once again on Tuesday 30 October 2012 at Greenmount Campus. DARD has again joined forces with the UFU, and AFBI to provide practical information for farmers and the rural sector about the various renewable energy options available for their [...]

  • ČEZ reaches 540 MW of installed capacity at wind farm in Romania

    Updated: 2012-10-12 09:10:49
    ČEZ announced the successful installation of the 216th wind turbine at the Fantanele-Cogealac wind farm in Romania. The wind farm now has a total of 540 MW of installed and operational capacity, giving ČEZ bragging rights as it touts the wind farm as the largest onshore wind project currently in operation in Europe. This aside, [...]

  • Gamesa enters Finnish wind market with 18 MW order

    Updated: 2012-10-11 15:01:08
    Gamesa has received an order for 18 MW from TuuliWatti for four G128-4.5 MW units, along with service and maintenance for a period of ten years, extendible with another five years. This is the first time Gamesa will be delivering its wind turbines in Finland, marking the entry of the Spanish wind turbine manufacturer into [...]

  • Crown Estate announces Northern Ireland offshore leasing rounds

    Updated: 2012-10-11 14:42:14
    The Crown Estate has announced successful bidders for the offshore energy leasing rounds in Northern Ireland. Three offshore renewable energy sites have been awarded, totalling in 800 MW of capacity for development. The single largest development will be the offshore wind farm near the south east coast of County Down which could have as much [...]

  • Siemens switches on SWT-6.0-154 installed in Denmark

    Updated: 2012-10-10 11:14:34
    Siemens announced the completion and commissioning of the company's latest and greatest wind turbines, the SWT-6.0-154 unit (6 MW), which has been successfully installed Østerild, Denmark. The installed unit is now generating power, which marks the beginning of the field testing process. This unit is the second 6 MW unit installed – the prototype, featuring [...]

  • Mother Jones: Are Green Power Programs a Scam? Why does NIPSCO want a new Green Power Pilot Program?

    Updated: 2012-10-09 18:50:13
    Dear IndianaDG Readers: Why does NIPSCO really want to create a new green power pilot program? Part of the answer can be found in the petition and testimony NIPSCO filed earlier this year to create a voluntary green power rider pilot program as follows: 44198 NIPSCO Petition to Create Voluntary Green Power Rider Pilot Program 44198 [...]

  • Indiana Integrated Resources Planning (IRP) Contemporary Issues Technical Conference Scheduled for 10/18/12; Discussion on Draft Rule

    Updated: 2012-10-08 23:05:53
    From: Roads, Beth Krogel <BKRoads@urc.in.gov> Date: Thu, Oct 4, 2012 at 12:16 PM Subject: IRP Rulemaking – Draft Proposed Rule Please find attached the most recent Draft Proposed Rule for the IRP rulemaking, RM #11-07, in a red-line version showing the additional changes and a clean version.  Thanks to all that submitted written comments! RM11-07 IRP Draft Proposed [...]

  • Winchester Council proceeds with plan to build wind turbine

    Updated: 2012-10-08 16:46:11
    Dear IndianaDG Readers: When I read this newspaper article, I thought it was too good to be true. The article seems to say that Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) which is an operating subsidiary of American Electric Power (AEP) has agreed to a feed-in tariff (FIT) contract with the City of Winchester, Indiana. Unbelievable, I thought. [...]

  • NREL Project Shows Solar Installations Over Time: Underlines Role of State Incentives

    Updated: 2012-10-08 12:57:05
    Dear IndianaDG Readers: I have learned recently that many solar PV advocates were unaware of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Open PV Project. In particular, the self-reported data on solar PV installations in Indiana today (10/08/2012) shows: Indiana Total Results: 222 solar PV installations Indiana Solar PV Cost/Watt: $9.37 Capacity (MW): 3.74 MWs With [...]

  • Fish vs River-Power Is Not a New Argument!

    Updated: 2012-10-04 09:54:27
    ……..but maybe our forefathers had a more balanced view!  

  • Chevron Announces Re-Entry into US Geothermal Market

    Updated: 2012-10-03 19:04:00
    Chevron announced yesterday that the company is re-entering the US geothermal power market after an absence of some years.  Gregg Rotenberg – Vice President of Strategy and Renewable Energy Investment at Chevron made the announcement during a speech at the Opening Session of the 36th GRC Annual Meeting in Reno, Nevada.  Gregg said that Chevron has

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