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February 3, 2010

Cap and Trade? Maybe not now…

President Barack Obama acknowledged on Tuesday that a controversial "cap-and-trade" mechanism to fight climate change could be separated from other aspects of an energy bill before the U.S. Senate. A cap-and-trade system would set limits on greenhouse gas emissions and allow companies to trade permits to pollute. The system, a version of which was approved by the House of Representatives, is controversial, especially among lawmakers who represent states with big coal reserves.

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Saudi Arabia to Replace Oil with Sun Power for Desalination Plants

Up to now, the more than 28 desalination plants scattered around the Kingdom have had to rely of fossil fuel, most notably fuel oil, to provide to power to run the equipment used to extract salt and other minerals from sea water. Much of this may be changing, however, as Saudi Arabia is now interested in using solar energy to provide the power needed, instead of oil. According to an article on the UAE Top News media site, the Kingdom is now planning to build solar energy based desalination plants in order to save on energy costs, as well as be in tune with new environmental polices. This might be to secure membership in the International Renewable Energy Agency, otherwise known as IRENA.

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VINELAND: Utility wants more renewable energy efforts (Daily Journal)

VINELAND - Vineland Municipal Utilities Director Joseph Isabella told City Council on Tuesday that the Vineland Municipal Electric Utility is seeking more renewable energy projects.

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Wind Power in Europe Grows, But Credit Remains Tight - New York Times (blog)


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Wind Power in Europe Grows, But Credit Remains Tight
New York Times (blog)
“The figures, once again, confirm that wind power, together with other renewable energy technologies and a shift from coal to gas, are delivering massive ...
Utilities seek long-term green dealsBoston Globe
China doubles wind power in 1 yearBusinessWeek
CLIMATE CHANGE: European Firms See Windfall in Renewable EnergyInter Press Service
NASDAQ -Times LIVE -Environmental Leader
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Ridgway renewable energy project gets Big Ideas grant (Telluride Daily Planet)

Teacher Matt Wade and a group of students from Ridgway High School had a big idea. They saw a need for renewable energy education in Ouray County and they wanted to learn in a hands-on, innovative way. Their vision: To study solar energy through the installation of a 10-watt solar panel on the school, and to generate enough energy to power a student-made iPod listening station in the student ...

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Recommendations to ensure future of UK renewable energy - MRW


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Recommendations to ensure future of UK renewable energy
MRW
The report makes a series of different suggestions one of which is to replace the RO with tenders for renewable energy generation. ...
Ofgem suggests shakeup of energy marketFinancialAdvice.co.uk
Ofgem calls for £200bn 'energy revolution'Investors Chronicle
British households risk unaffordable energy bills, Ofgem warnsTelegraph.co.uk
Financial Times -The Guardian -Forexyard
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Ted Turner and Southern Company to Collaborate on Renewable Energy (GOOD)

Philanthropist and media mogul Ted Turner is teaming up with Southern Company, an Atlanta-based utility provider, to pursue development of renewable energy projects across the country. Southern Company will initially focus on both developing and investing in large-scale solar projects in the Southern United States, where solar energy is most efficient and in-demand. The utility company aims to ...

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Budget Crunching: What Happens Now? - National Journal (blog)


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Budget Crunching: What Happens Now?
National Journal (blog)
Nuclear power and renewable energy won out over the fossil fuel industries in the administration's FY2011 budget proposal. ...
Renewables in Vogue at Obama's DOENew York Times
Obama's 2011 budget includes green jobs fundingMother Nature Network (blog)
Another Green BudgetCenter For American Progress
Reuters -Huffington Post (blog) -Environmental Leader
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BlueFire Ethanol to Present at State Department-Hosted Renewable Energy … - PR Newswire (press release)


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BlueFire Ethanol to Present at State Department-Hosted Renewable Energy ...
PR Newswire (press release)
Mr. Klann joins the US Department of State's Office of The Secretary Coordinator for International Energy Affairs, David Goldwyn; Brazil's Ministry of ...
BlueFire Ethanol to Present at State Department-Hosted Renewable Energy ...Trading Markets (press release)

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BlueFire Ethanol to Present at State Department-Hosted Renewable Energy Technology Conference and Exhibition Side … (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

BlueFire Ethanol Fuels, Inc. , a company changing the world's transportation fuel paradigm through the production of ethanol from non-food cellulosic wastes, has announced that the company's President and CEO, Arnold Klann, will address the industry and government leaders at The Renewable Energy Technology Conference and Exhibition in a State Department-hosted Side Event entitled, "The U.S. â ...

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Renewable energy ‘now a viable prospect’ to help improve air quality - International Environmental Technology


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Renewable energy 'now a viable prospect' to help improve air quality
International Environmental Technology
Using renewable energy sources, such as solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and wind turbines, will be a viable option for many UK households and businesses with ...
Feed-in tariffs are disappointing for local renewable energyThe Guardian
Green energy 'feed-in tariff' plan gets muted welcomeBBC News
ENERGY-PORTUGAL: Racing for RenewablesInter Press Service
Wall Street Journal -BusinessWeek -Independent
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TVA taps SmartSynch for new renewable energy program - Cleantech Group


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TVA taps SmartSynch for new renewable energy program
Cleantech Group
Participants have to pay for the system installation and related costs, said Jennifer Brogdon, program manager for TVA's renewable energy program. ...
Nation's Largest Public Power Provider Selects SmartSynch Solution for ...Earthtimes (press release)

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Soccer-Green boost for World Cup with first Chinese sponsor - Reuters


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Soccer-Green boost for World Cup with first Chinese sponsor
Reuters
Also the first renewable energy company to back soccer's showpiece event, Yingli becomes the seventh event-specific sponsor of South Africa 2010, ...
Yingli Green Energy Announces Global Sponsorship of 2010 FIFA World Cup(TM)PR Newswire (press release)
FIFA Announces First Chinese Global SponsorWorld Football Insider

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Vineland expands on renewable energy expansion plan (Press of Atlantic City)

Vineland plans to triple the size of its planned renewable energy expansion, city officials said Tuesday.

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February 2, 2010

Project would turn Milwaukee trash into energy - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel


Project would turn Milwaukee trash into energy
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Trash would be converted into electricity at Project Apollo, a renewable energy project proposed for Milwaukee's north side, developers said Tuesday. ...
Alliance Federated Energy: Announces renewable energy project in WisconsinWisbusiness.com
Firm plans Milwaukee renewable energy plantMilwaukee Business Journal
Green Power Plant Planned for MilwaukeeNewsradio 620
Milwaukee Small Business Times -Biomass Magazine
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Underscoring its Commitment to Cleaner Energy Solutions, GE Dedicates $45 Million, Eco-Friendly Renewable Energy … (The Auto Channel)

SCHENECTADY, N.Y.--Signaling its continuing commitment to developing and delivering cleaner, more efficient energy solutions for the world, GE today officially dedicated a $45 million Renewable Energy Global Headquarters in Schenectady, N.Y.

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Obama Retreats From Goal of Cap-Trade Bill - Wall Street Journal


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Obama Retreats From Goal of Cap-Trade Bill
Wall Street Journal
Answering a participant in a town-hall meeting in Nashua who asked about green jobs—those connected to renewable energy—and so-called cap-and-trade ...
Did scott brown change the national energy debate?Lexology (registration)
US budget cuts fossil subsidiesBusiness Green
Obama: Senate Might Drop Carbon CapHuffington Post (blog)
Dallas Morning News (blog) -The Hill (blog)
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Harry Reid seeks alternative uses for Yucca Mountain - Las Vegas Sun


Harry Reid seeks alternative uses for Yucca Mountain
Las Vegas Sun
... including: The development and testing of renewable energy technology, training grounds for the military, arms control activities, a lab for underground ...

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Canada’s Leading Renewable Energy Developer, SkyPower, uses Siterra to Actively Manage High Levels of Complexity to … (Renewable Energy World)

Siterra, the leading provider of web-based software designed to manage geographically-distributed capital asset programs, announced that Canada's leading renewable energy developer, SkyPower, has chosen Siterra+ as their provider of choice to assist in the data management around their projects.

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Somerset County freeholders back bond for renewable energy program (MyCentralJersey.com)

SOMERVILLE — Freeholders have unanimously authorized the issuance of a $500,000 bond to help jump-start a new renewable energy program that could be operational by early 2011.

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