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Project focuses on solar power - 2006-01-23
Councilwoman Gayle McLaughlin has announced the kickoff of the Solar Richmond Project, a nonprofit group that is committed to creating five megawatts of clean, renewable solar energy in Richmond by 2010.

Industry Groups Urge EU to Implement Energy in Buildings Directive - 2006-01-23
A group of seven European industry associations has called on the European Commission and European Governments to take action to ensure full implementation of the 2003 Energy Performance in Buildings Directive.

National Hydrogen Energy Board Approves India Road Map - 2006-01-23
At the third meeting of National Hydrogen Energy Board held last week in New Delhi, the Minister for Non-Conventional Energy Sources called for implementing National Hydrogen Energy Road Map, which was prepared by a Steering Committee and approved by the

Brazil Considers Ethanol Partnership with Jamaica - 2006-01-23
Professor Antonio Bonomi of the Brazilian Institute for Technological Research, whose specialty is in the area of biotechnology and biofuels, said Brazil was interested in partnering with Jamaica to produce ethanol.

Connecticut City Commits to Renewable Energy - 2006-01-23
The City of Middletown announced it will purchase renewable energy to meet 3 percent of its energy use. The clean energy choice will be supplied by wind energy marketer and developer Community Energy, Inc.

Wind farm backer is ex-National Trust boss - 2006-01-23
A highland laird with a stake in controversial plans for an £89 million wind farm on his estate is a former chairman of the National Trust for Scotland.

DaimlerChrysler Strides Towards Biodiesel - 2006-01-23
DaimlerChrysler will expand the use of biodiesel fuel by approving the use of B20 (20% biodiesel) in 2007 model year Dodge Ram pickups in the US.

Govt signs off on southern tablelands wind farm plan - 2006-01-20
New South Wales Planning Minister Frank Sartor says a wind farm development in the southern tablelands will attract investors to renewable energy projects.

U.S. Senators Call for Action on Biofuels Tax Credit - 2006-01-20
Eleven U.S. Senators have recently signed a letter in support of the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Tax Credit that was enacted January 1, 2006. The letter urges Secretary John Snow to expedite the IRS guidance and rulemaking so that the new credit may

Eco-friendly fuel production to see light of day - 2006-01-20
Scientists at Napier University are set to use solar panels at their Merchiston campus to create environmentally-friendly hydrogen fuel.

$30M Biodiesel Plant Slated for Argentina - 2006-01-20
Repsol YPF, a Spanish-Argentinean petroleum company, will invest $30 million to build the Argentinean Bio Fuel Investigation Center, and estimates that it will begin making biodiesel at the plant in 2007, hoping to become the first major producer of this

Wind Power in Europe Needs Large-Scale Integration - 2006-01-20
Technical, economic and regulatory issues concerning the large scale integration of wind energy into European energy markets is the topic of a comprehensive report published by the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA).

Australian Solar Research Uses Carbon Nanotubes - 2006-01-20
Nanoscientists from Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in Australia are developing a new breed of polymer-based solar photovoltaic panels that are on the nano-scale in thickness and both light and flexible for portable power applications.

Aussies tackle global warming - 2006-01-20
Amid exploding energy demand from Asia-Pacific countries, resource-rich Australia has emerged as a leader of planned energy supply and use into the foreseeable future.

Beijing "Energy Police" to Patrol Shopping Malls - 2006-01-19
Beijing is setting up an "energy police" force to crack down on excessive lighting and heating and other power waste in shopping malls and office buildings, the China Daily said on Wednesday.

Two MW of Solar Destined for New Jersey Schools - 2006-01-19
New The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) joined the Bayonne Board of Education and the state Board of Education in dedicating the East Coast's largest installation of electricity-saving photovoltaic (PV) roof panels.

Electric Motor Developer to Acquire Geothermal and Waste-Heat Power Generation Company - 2006-01-19
Raser Technologies, a developer of advanced electronic motors and founding member of the Plug-In Hybrid Development Consortium Development, is acquiring Amp Resources, a company focused on geothermal and waste-heat power generation.

A new gust of wind projects across the US - 2006-01-19
High natural-gas prices and global-warming concerns may help wind energy gain critical mass.

Green roof project takes off - 2006-01-19
Green roofs help warm buildings in winter and cool them in summer, reduce and slow stormwater runoff and lessen the "urban heat island" effect that contributes to smog.

China's Renewable Energy Law Takes Effect - 2006-01-19
China's landmark renewable energy law took effect on January 1, prompting the government to issue a number of pertinent new rules and technical criteria, according to the Worldwatch Institute.

Hydrogen Storage Technology Wins Renewable Energy Grant - 2006-01-19
New state grants, combined with Federal grants, will now enable a Massachusetts-based company to demonstrate its technology that stores and transports hydrogen in non-flammable chemical slurry.

Switzerland Joins International Energy Partnership - 2006-01-19
The Swiss Confederation joined forces with the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP) to facilitate the transfer of expertise on renewable energy to and from Switzerland.

Toronto building seeks first green status - 2006-01-18
SAS Institute (Canada) Inc.'s new building in downtown Toronto could be the first commercial property in Toronto to attain LEED certification.

Ventus Energy, Metis unveil $2.5-billion 'wind farm' project - 2006-01-18
A $2.5-billion plan to develop one of Canada's largest wind farms at a site in Labrador was announced Tuesday.

Carmakers go 'green' in new ads - 2006-01-18
The "green" advertising wave is on, as companies from Ford to General Electric to BP blitz the airwaves with concern for a clean planet.

Fuel Cell Membrane Market Update - 2006-01-18
Scientists have been actively working on upgrading membranes for fuel cells, which may well compete with petroleum-based energy sources in the transportation markets.

Enertech Breezes Back into Business - 2006-01-18
After several years of absence, the name Enertech will once again be seen on new wind turbines.

Technip to Build Biodiesel Unit in France - 2006-01-18
Technip has been awarded a turnkey contract from Diester Industrie for a new biodiesel unit to be built in Venette, France. This new unit, with a capacity of 100,000 tons per year will double the site's current production.

Nevada Solar Concentrator Project Moves Forward - 2006-01-18
Solel Solar Systems Ltd., which specializes in solar thermal technology for central power generation, announced the signing of a USD $10 million contract with U.S. firm Solargenix Energy.

China and India Spotlighted in Annual State of the World Report - 2006-01-18
The dramatic rise of China and India presents one of the gravest threats -- and greatest opportunities -- facing the world today, says the Worldwatch Institute in its State of the World 2006 report.

Adobe goes green, cuts costs - 2006-01-18
Adobe is proud of more than just the eco-friendly image this system brings the company -- it also saves money. The $3,600 smart irrigation system will pay for itself in less than five months, by saving $10,000 each year.

Startup Introduces 330MPG Diesel Hybrid Design - 2006-01-18
A San Diego, California-area startup, has designed a two-seat, three-wheel parallel hybrid—the Aptera—to achieve up to 330 MPG and sell for less than $20,000.

Western Consortium Orders 157 GM Hybrid-Powered Buses - 2006-01-17
Eleven transit agencies in California, Nevada and New Mexico place one of the largest hybrid bus orders ever.

Solar energy giant plugs funds into upgrades - 2006-01-17
Solar energy giant Suntech said it would invest up to US$20 million over the next two years in research and development to explore new technologies, as the Chinese market booms.

Wind farm's second stage set to start - 2006-01-17
Stage two of the wind farm will have double the generation ability of the first stage, with 53 turbines generating enough power for 80,000 homes.

Pennsylvania Announces More Renewable Energy Grants - 2006-01-17
The state has just invested more than $8.5 million into 25 projects, complementing more than $144 million in private sector investment.

WorldWater New Jersey Contracts Approved - 2006-01-17
WorldWater & Power Corp. announced the signing of a residential contract for $223,000 to install a solar electric generation and distribution system for a home in Cranbury in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

Radioshack: The Answer - 2006-01-17
The new riverfront campus is positioned to soon become the largest project in the state of Texas to qualify for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System certification.

Solar Can Reach 10,000 MW in Western States by 2015 - 2006-01-17
As much as 8,000 MW of capacity could be installed in the western states of the U.S. with a combination of distributed solar electricity systems and central concentrating solar power (CSP) plants by 2015, and an additional 2,000 MWth of solar thermal syst

Richardson proposes $60M for water, clean energy measures - 2006-01-16
Governor Bill Richardson is proposing that the state invest more than $60 million in clean energy and water infrastructure initiatives.

IFC supports Brazil’s first large wind power farm - 2006-01-16
The International Finance Corporation, the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, will make an equity investment of $5.5 million in Energias Renováveis do Brasil Ltda (Enerbrasil), to support the construction, operation, and maintenance of a 49.3 meg

Start-up targets thin-film silicon solar cells - 2006-01-16
US-based start-up InnovaLight believes its solution-processed silicon quantum dots will take the photovoltaic market by storm.

DeMarco Energy Systems Acquires American Geothermal - 2006-01-13
DeMarco Energy Systems of America signed a Letter of Intent to purchase all the assets of American Geothermal, which will become DeMarco's operating subsidiary.

In Wake of California Solar Plan, Industry Prepares for Expansion - 2006-01-13
Solar advocates and industry executives alike were in a state of complete exuberance at an industry reception Thursday at San Francisco City Hall following the narrow but successful vote by California state regulators to implement a long term rebate plan

China, India Seen Setting Stage For Environment-Friendly World - 2006-01-13
The two countries are mastering energy-efficient technologies, implementing cheap and environmentally-responsible transportation systems, and adopting new water harvesting techniques as models for a sustainable economy.

Millennium Cell Programs Receive $1.7 Million in 2006 Defense Bill - 2006-01-13
Millennium Cell, a developer of hydrogen battery technology, announced that its soldier power program has been allocated $1.7 million of funding in the fiscal year 2006 Defense Appropriations Bill.

First Biodiesel Production Facility Sets the Stage in Pennsylvania - 2006-01-13
The facility is the first of 11 plants that AGRA Biodiesel plans to build in the commonwealth over the next five years.

USDA Awards $38M for Renewable Energy and Economic Growth - 2006-01-13
Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), announced funding of $38 million to help farmers and ranchers ease the impact of high energy costs and develop long-term solutions. Of that, more than $19 million in grants will su

New York Governor Announces Plan for Renewable Energy - 2006-01-12
New York Governor George E. Pataki called on New York to implement a host of renewable energy plans and incentives including making the entire state a tax-free zone for renewable energy companies.

Running on algae - 2006-01-12
Finding a viable way to replace petroleum will be a major topic at a biotech summit in Waikiki

First E85 National Ad Campaign - 2006-01-12
The first flexible fuel vehicle - E85 national advertising campaign has been kicked off by General Motors.

VW, Shell and Iogen to Study Producing Cellulose Ethanol in Germany - 2006-01-11
Volkswagen (VW), Shell and Iogen signed a letter of intent at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) 2006 recently held in Detroit, Michigan, to assess the economic feasibility of producing cellulose ethanol in Germany.

2005 Solar Year-end Review & 2006 Solar Industry Forecast - 2006-01-11
The rapid increase in solar cell production in 2004, thanks to expanding subsidies worldwide and rising Integrated Circuit (IC) unit volumes triggered a polysilicon shortage forcing solar manufacturers to pay higher prices to secure silicon supply in 2005

EPA Takes Important First Step in RFS Implementation - 2006-01-11
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its interim rule governing the implementation of the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) included in the Energy Policy Act (EPACT) of 2005.

California Solar Initiative Expected to Pass - 2006-01-11
What could well be the most significant U.S. solar news for all of 2006 is likely to happen this week in California as state regulators are expected to pass the largest solar energy policy package ever seen in this country.

New Energy Coalition Calls for In-state Generated Electricity - 2006-01-09
A wide array of organizations have recently warned of the serious electricity issues that face Massachusetts and New England, concerning high prices, potential blackouts, and an uncertain supply.

German Wind Power Project Completed - 2006-01-09
The project is expected to generate enough power on an annual basis to meet the electricity requirements of approximately 7,200 average German households.

Ocean Energy Report for 2005 - 2006-01-09
Ocean energy technologies have been around for decades. But for a variety of reasons, including rising oil prices, technological advancements and the sheer grit of a handful of pioneer developers, ocean energy has made a huge splash in 2005.

European Venture Focuses on Ribbon-Growth Solar - 2006-01-09
The Energy research Center of the Netherlands (ECN), Deutsche Solar and Sunergy Investco have joined forces in RGS Development BV to contribute to the development of the next generation in solar electricity technology.

GFI Energy Acquires Majority in GT Equipment Technologies - 2006-01-09
GT Equipment Technologies announced today that an investor group, GFI Energy Ventures, LLC, has acquired a majority interest in the company.

Solar and wind energy get attention in Egypt - 2006-01-05
Egypt is paying much attention to the renewable sources of energy as part of the strategies adopted by the electricity sector.

Alternative Energy Licenses Issued in Jamaica - 2006-01-05
Licenses to alternate energy investors will be issued by the utilities regulator starting in 2006. The minister of science and technology expects this will encourage a 10 percent increase (100 MW of electricity) in the use of alternate energy over the nex

U.S. Ethanol Industry Continues Growth - 2006-01-05
Citing record October ethanol production statistics, the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) announced that the U.S. ethanol industry continues to produce at a rate of more than 4 billion gallons annually.

Renewable Energy Advocacy Group Forms in New York - 2006-01-05
The mission of the Alliance for Clean Energy New York (ACENY), a nonprofit recently formed in Albany, New York, is to educate the public on the use of price-stabilizing clean, renewable electricity generation technologies and energy efficiency to help att

Geothermal Energy 2005 in Review, 2006 Outlook - 2006-01-05
In 2005, a wave of new power production contracts were signed, new direct use projects were underway, federal tax and regulatory laws were substantially enhanced to promote geothermal development, and a series of other events boosted prospects for expande

Green light given to eco-friendly vehicles - 2006-01-05
The central government yesterday issued a notice to encourage the use of environmentally-friendly, low- emission cars.

Green buildings start to sprout cash for classrooms - 2006-01-05
The High Performance Classroom is the latest innovation in "green" school design that has seen big gains in energy savings in the Northwest.

Industrial Biotech in Pacific Rim Considers Renewable Energy - 2006-01-04
Biotech applications that can enable industrial processes to use agricultural instead of petrochemical feedstocks are growing in importance in the Pacific Rim countries.

Babcock & Brown Wind Partners Acquires Eifel Wind Farm - 2006-01-04
Babcock & Brown Wind Partners (BBW) plans to buy 100 percent of the Eifel wind farm in Germany, which consists of four sites located in the southwestern region of the Rhineland-Palatinate in the Federal Republic of Germany, for USD$11 million.

Power Plant using Biomass, Inert Gas to be Built in Hungary - 2006-01-04
The facility is expected to go online in 2008 to generate 142 million kW power for about 50,000 households.

Embroidery Facility in LA to Gain Solar Array - 2006-01-04
WorldWater & Power Corp. has signed a $1,145,800 contract to build and install a solar electric power generation system for Quality Embroidery in Los Angeles, California.

Study: Consumers Will Spend More for Publications Using Recycled Paper - 2006-01-04
A new independent study shows that four out of five consumers are willing to pay more for books and magazines printed on recycled paper.

2005 Year in Review, U.S. Biomass Energy Policy - 2006-01-04
Many new bills have been introduced this year, illustrating that biomass is becoming a more prominent interest for many policymakers.

$82M Ethanol Plant Slated for Indiana - 2006-01-03
With a planned capacity of 60 million gallons of ethanol annually, Rush Renewable Energy's intended new corn refinery/ethanol plant will be placed in Rushville, Indiana, with the support and assistance of the state through the Indiana Economic Development

European Union to Accelerate Biomass Energy in 2006 - 2006-01-03
The global market for renewable energy technology is expected to soar by 70 percent over the next three years," according to The McIlvaine Company. "The market is currently worth $27 billion and expected to reach $46 billion in 2008."

Horizon and RES Pursue 200 MW Wind Energy Farm - 2006-01-03
The first phase, known as Mesquite, is expected to provide enough power to supply about 63,000 homes.

2005 Year in Review for Renewable Fuels - 2006-01-03
The passage and subsequent presidential signature of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 this past August was a watershed moment for the renewable fuels industry, the impacts of which may not yet be fully appreciated, but will provide immeasurable benefits to t

Alternative fuel grows on trees - 2006-01-03
Tony Deamer, Vanuatu's biggest retailer of coconut-kerosene motor fuel, is selling his 80 percent blend "Island Fuel" to truck drivers at prices 14 percent lower than diesel.

Developer's solar system is one of state's largest - 2006-01-02
This is the home of the California Fuel Cell Partnership, a place where auto companies and government agencies are doing some of the top research in the country to develop hydrogen-fueled vehicles.

Malaysia Mad for Palm Biodiesel - 2006-01-02
The last few weeks of December saw a rush of announcements in Malaysia about building palm-oil biodiesel plants, mainly for export, but also for domestic use.

Push coming to turn office towers green - 2006-01-02
The importance of environmental issues is slowly dawning on the commercial high-rise property sector.

New Mexico Greets New Year with New Solar RECs Program - 2005-12-30
Under the new rule, the utility will pay customers for every kilowatt-hour generated with their solar systems through at least 2018.

His Car Smelling Like French Fries, Willie Nelson Sells Biodiesel - 2005-12-30
Mr. Nelson's BioWillie is aimed mostly at truckers and is usually sold as B20 (pure biodiesel can congeal in colder climates). BioWillie is currently sold at 13 gas stations and truck stops in four states.

U.S. renewable energy firms cash in - 2005-12-30
With European nations struggling to keep their promised targets under the Kyoto Protocol for greenhouse gas emissions, U.S. firms are set to cash in on the increased attention on renewable energies.

BTU Receives $1.4 M Order for Solar Cell Production Equipment - 2005-12-30
BTU International announced the receipt of orders totaling $1.4 million for its solar cell diffusion and anti-reflective coating systems. Recent orders reflect renewed interest in BTU's anti-reflective coating technology.

Vestas Supplies Turbines for Wind Power in France - 2005-12-30
The Vestas Group has received an order for 30 units of the V80-2.0 MW wind turbine from four French project companies in close cooperation with Volkswind France SARL.

In pictures: Green energy schemes - 2005-12-30
The government has named the top renewable energy schemes for 2005, which include several onshore wind farms.

EBRD puts energy efficiency close to top of lending list - 2005-12-29
The president of the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development has warned companies in eastern Europe to improve their energy efficiency if they want development loans.

China to Monitor Economy-Wide Energy Efficiency - 2005-12-29
China said on Wednesday it would begin monitoring economy-wide energy efficiency, pursuing a goal of using less oil, coal and gas for each unit of production as its national income surges.

Wind Farm Opens Near San Diego County Casino - 2005-12-29
The power generated -- about 50 megawatts -- will be enough to electrify about 30,000 San Diego Gas & Electric customers.

Drought threaten water supply in Guangdong - 2005-12-29
A survey showed that underground water in 90 percent of Chinese cities has been polluted by organic and inorganic pollutants, and there are signs that (pollution) is spreading.

Soy-based fuel plants to open in PA - 2005-12-29
Pennsylvania's production of soy-based additives to diesel and home-heating oil is set to take a huge leap in the next few weeks with the scheduled opening of two more plants.

Xcel Energy to Acquire 775 MW Wind Power in Colorado - 2005-12-29
Xcel Energy will acquire 775 MW of new wind power capacity for its Colorado system by 2007, in response to a process designed to address the state's growing energy demand.

Newer homes incorporating materials that conserve energy, benefit health - 2005-12-28
Some companies have developed high-performance building materials that keep the living environment comfortable while curbing energy consumption, and these materials are becoming more widely used in new houses in Japan.

Progress Energy Invests in Future Energy Sources - 2005-12-28
Progress Energy announced a commitment of $1 million to Microcell Corp., a Raleigh-based company working to bring commercially available fuel cell applications to industrial, commercial and consumer markets.

50 MW Kumeyaay Wind Project Goes Online - 2005-12-28
The Kumeyaay Wind farm annually will produce power sufficient for about 30,000 homes and will save approximately 110,000 tons a year in greenhouse gas emissions.

US hybrid boom good for Toyota - 2005-12-28
Rising oil prices have seen the market for more fuel-efficient hybrid cars take off, but US auto makers are still lagging far behind their Japanese rivals.

A `zero-energy' home is the goal - 2005-12-27
The house, going up on an empty lot on East 29th Street, is one of several hundred homes being developed by U.S. builders who seek to create models for energy-efficient, environmentally friendly residences.

EPA invents battery-less hybrid system - 2005-12-27
While the EPA labs in Ann Arbor, Mich., are better known for creating new fuel mileage and emissions tests and standards, in recent years the labs have also begun working on creating new technologies for cleaner and more fuel-efficient vehicles.

Lingle to push new energy initiatives - 2005-12-27
Lingle is expected to assemble a package of multiple bills that offer incentives to attract investors in alternative and renewable energy, require state buildings to be more energy efficient and generally make it more financially attractive for utilities

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