“Wind power is growing tremendously. If you want a wind plant you’ll have to book a year in advance”
By Alistair Scrutton As oil reaches $100 a barrel, and with India suffering shortages that see factories often relying on diesel generators, firms are increasingly looking at wind INDIA might be painted as a … via [...]
Entries from November 2007
India eyes role as ‘wind superpower’
November 30th, 2007 · No Comments
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Blowing the Green on Green
November 30th, 2007 · No Comments
To follow up on comments from readers B. Post and J.W.W. … Big Sister, a.k.a. Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell, is pleased as punch with himself. via The Local Area Watch
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Editorial: Google puts money where its mouth is
November 30th, 2007 · No Comments
“As Google grows, we don’t want the business to become part of the problem. We want to be part of the solution.”
Those who believe in free markets chafe at the idea of government directing the development of alternative fuels. via Valley Morning Star
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Dominion Seeks Renewable Energy Proposals
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Dominion is seeking new ways to provide sustainable energy in Virginia and North Carolina. via WFMY 2 Greensboro
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There’s Oil in That Slime
November 30th, 2007 · No Comments
“It’s complex, it’s difficult and it’s going to take a lot of players”
The 16 big flasks of bubbling bright green liquids in Roger Ruan’s lab at the University of Minnesota are part of a new boom in renewable energy research. via PhysOrg Weblog
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Coal Plant Critics in Michigan Want More Renewable Energy Used
November 30th, 2007 · No Comments
Opponents of coal-fired power plants in Michigan want a ban against new plants until the Legislature requires the use of more renewable energy. via WSBT
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U.S. greenhouse emissions fell 1.5 percent in 2006
November 30th, 2007 · No Comments
“Some of the factors that led to the decrease (like weather) are variable; others (such as increased use of renewable energy for electricity generation) may indicate trends that are likely to continue”
U.S. emissions of the gases blamed for global warming fell 1.5 percent in 2006 on mild weather and increased use of natural gas [...]
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Hydrogen Engine Center Restructures to Focus on Commercialization
November 30th, 2007 · No Comments
Hydrogen Engine Center, Inc., a developer of systems and processes used in the design, manufacture and distribution of alternative fuel internal combustion engines, engine controls and generator systems, … via Green Car Congress
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MIT launches contest to fire up energy entrepreneurs
November 30th, 2007 · No Comments
“We want to help these entrepreneurs get their great ideas and possible solutions to the nation’s energy needs off the drawing boards and into the homes and businesses of our customers”
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is kicking off a competition to award $200,000 to entrepreneurs in the green-energy field. via CNET News.com
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Renewable amp-up: HP invests in solar, wind energy resources
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Categories: green tech , renewable energy , energy , climate change , air pollution , wind , solar , conservation Tags: Renewable Energy , Hewlett-Packard Co. via ZDNet Blogs
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