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Carbon, Clean-Tech and Sustainable Markets Set to Attract Trillions - 2005-11-29
A newly formed alignment of legal, financial, and investment interests will direct "trillions" of U.S. dollars over the next 10 years into evolving markets linked to climate change, clean technology and sustainable use of natural resources.

Green Roofs In Winter: Hot Design for A Cold Climate - 2005-11-29
A University of Toronto researcher has delivered the first-ever analysis of green roofs' ability to keep buildings warm in winter.

Solar power doesn't go out after a hurricane - 2005-11-28
Among the many solutions to hurricane power outages, one that has gotten little attention is the use of solar energy.

Enbridge to Develop 200 MW of Wind Power in Ontario - 2005-11-28
Enbridge will develop 200 MW of wind power on the eastern shore of Lake Huron in Bruce County, Ontario.

Bates Commits to Renewable Energy for All of Its Electricity - 2005-11-28
Bates College will purchase its entire electricity supply from renewable energy sources in Maine, specifically biomass generating plants and small hydroelectric producers.

Landmark Solar Project Takes Cues from Nature - 2005-11-28
One of the most unusual sustainable buildings in the world, designed on nature's architecture and generating energy from daylight, was launched last week in a light show at the Eden Project in Cornwall.

UK Consumers Now Spending Over GBP3 Billion to Combat Climate Change - Co-operative Bank Urges UK Go - 2005-11-28
Figures from the Bank's annual Ethical Consumerism Report show that the proportion of consumers considering the environmental impact of their purchasing has increased by 11 percentage points to 66 per cent, with individual expenditure to tackle climate ch

Progressive climate policy is good business - 2005-11-28
On Dec. 6, a gathering of technology business leaders will attend a first-of-its-kind event at Stanford University to bridge the worlds of climate policy and commerce.

California settles on clean coal future - 2005-11-25
California energy regulators have approved new standards that embrace what’s known as clean coal and preclude importing electricity from conventional coal-burning power plants

Report backs belief that environment is good for business - 2005-11-25
Better checks and balances could save British business almost £6 billion a year, according to a report published by Europe's regulators.

Brascan Power Awarded Wind Power Project in Ontario - 2005-11-23
This 90 MW project is an expansion to Brascan Power's 99 MW Prince Phase I Wind Energy Project, announced in November 2004, and is due to be operational in autumn 2006.

Government/Industry Biofuels Roundtable Develops 15-Point Action Plan - 2005-11-23
The French Government is accelerating its efforts to develop alternative energies in order to reduce national oil consumption and limit France’s energy dependence.

Siemens to Build Geothermal Power Station in Germany - 2005-11-23
Germany isn't the first place that comes to mind when considering new geothermal power development, but that's exactly what's planned through a new arrangement between industrial giant Siemens and a community near Munich, Germany.

Affordable housing goes 'green' - 2005-11-23
Such homes may cost more to build, but cities are encouraging them for their long-term savings.

Cline Cellars Throws the Switch to Solar Power - 2005-11-22
This week a 411 kW solar array for the Cline Cellers' winery operations reached substantial completion.

Sharp Solar Panels Make Prime Time - 2005-11-22
Sharp Electronics, the U.S. subsidiary of Sharp Corp., donated a 4.5 kW system solar energy system which, together with a 1 kW wind generator, will generate the electricity for heat and hot water in a family's house reconstruction to be televised in Janua

New York Adopts Biofuels Initiative - 2005-11-22
New York Governor George E. Pataki announced a major initiative to increase the production of biofuels in New York State, part of a comprehensive plan to develop and expand markets for ethanol and other biofuels, and help reduce the state's dependence on

Deal Sets up 600 MW of Wind Turbine Manufacturing in the U.S. - 2005-11-22
Gamesa Wind US LLC, has been selected by Horizon Wind Energy, a wind energy developer owned by Goldman Sachs, for the supply of up to 600 MW of wind turbines for projects located in the U.S.

Goldman to Encourage Solutions to Environmental Issues - 2005-11-22
The big investment banking firm has announced a policy that details how its 24,000 employees - be they bankers, analysts or purchasing agents - should promote activities that protect forests and guard against climate change.

Saving the Environment, One Quarterly Earnings Report at a Time - 2005-11-22
This year, Wal-Mart, Wild Oats Market and many other retailers, as well as food suppliers like Del Monte and Newman's Own Organics, all embraced corn-based packaging for fresh produce.

Wind power projects eyed for Maine - 2005-11-21
At least four major projects are proposed for Maine, more than ever before. More than a dozen are on the table elsewhere in the region.

GERMANY: BMW makes cost savings through its ‘Clean Production’ programme - 2005-11-21
BMW has been drastically increasing investment in environmental protection measures at its plants, and has made major cost savings as a result. In 2004 it invested EUR34.2m, up from EUR5m in 1998.

UNEP and Beijing sign pact for green 2008 summer olympics - 2005-11-21
The 2008 Games will promote and respect a healthier environment under an agreement signed today by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games.

A Shift in Wind Power? - 2005-11-21
European outfits have dominated the fast-growing market. With the U.S. and others looking to renewable energy, that dynamic may be changing

Business seeking Kyoto guidelines - 2005-11-21
In a remarkable about-face, some of the biggest names in Canadian business are now embracing the Kyoto Protocol.

Lawmakers Push for Solar Credit Extensions - 2005-11-21
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) reported some subtle successes last week in their campaign to secure a long-term extension for solar tax credits.

San Francisco Mayor Kicks off New Solar Project - 2005-11-21
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom joined southeast community leaders and the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) to 'flip the switch' and officially begin operation of a new 255 kW solar electric system at the Southeast Wastewater Treatment P

Nearly Two-Thirds of Americans Have Tried Organic Foods and Beverages - 2005-11-21
The 2005 Whole Foods Market Organic Trend Tracker Finds More Than One Quarter of Americans Eat Organics Several Times per Month and They’re Consuming More Now than Ever Before

Parliament wants 60-80% less greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 - 2005-11-21
Ambitious future greenhouse gas emissions targets, a European ecotax by 2009 and mandatory targets for the road and aviation sectors are the main elements of a climate change report adopted by the Parliament.

New Jersey Municipalities Back Renewable Energy - 2005-11-18
During the first state meeting of elected officials since the gubernatorial election, one issue of particular concern to many of the Garden State's cities, towns and villages was the best way to manage energy costs in the face of rising natural gas prices

Wind Power Project Slated for Chinese Mainland - 2005-11-18
CLP Power Asia has concluded commercial arrangements for a wind power project of 19.5 MW at Weihai on the coast of Shandong Province.

Green housing just taking root: report - 2005-11-18
Canadian housing developers are only just beginning to see the golden potential in "green" building, a recent housing market analysis suggests.

Fuel Cell Wastewater Treatment Plant to Run Methane - 2005-11-18
FuelCell Energy's (FCE) European partner, MTU CFC Solutions GmbH, and RWE Fuel Cells commissioned a high-temperature municipal wastewater treatment power plant incorporating FCE's technology in northeastern Germany to operate on sewage gas.

62 MW Solar PV Project Quietly Moves Forward - 2005-11-17
BP's solar-energy division has remained surprisingly quiet about a solar photovoltaic (PV) energy project destined for Portugal that would dwarf any silicon-based solar project ever constructed.

Dow Corning Expands Silicon Production - 2005-11-17
Hemlock Semiconductor Corporation -- which claims it is world's leading producer of polycrystalline silicon -- will begin construction of a $400-$500 million expansion at its Hemlock, Michigan, headquarters in December.

Senate Group Unveiling Oil-Saving Plan - 2005-11-17
Efforts to stem America's appetite for oil, nearly two-thirds of it imported, is getting new attention in Congress with a push from an unusual coalition of environmentalists, evangelical Christians and conservatives.

Replenished Hope and Funds for California Solar - 2005-11-16
The recent proposed decision in California would add $300 million to the Self Generation Incentive Program (SGIP), a pot of money available for systems 30 kW and larger typically installed on businesses.

UK Law Could Streamline Renewable Energy - 2005-11-16
UK Energy Minister Malcolm Wicks outlined the Government's broad support for Mark Lazarowicz's Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Private Member's Bill, which had its second reading in the Commons this week.

Biodiesel Production Expected to Triple - 2005-11-16
The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) anticipates 75 million gallons of biodiesel production in 2005, three times the 25 million gallons produced in 2004.

New Software Aims to Speed Green-Building Certification Process - 2005-11-16
As the number of businesses and organizations interested in sustainable green buildings increases, Johnson Controls, Inc. has developed software intended to simplify building certification.

Report Cites Benefits of Adopting Renewable Energy - 2005-11-15
A coalition of Virginia renewable energy stakeholders, led by the Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN), released a report that outlines how adopting mandatory renewable energy legislation will save Virginians $30 million dollars in energy costs over t

Export Financing for Renewable Energy and Water Projects - 2005-11-15
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) is offering export financing on repayment terms up to 15 years for U.S. exports of goods and services used in certain renewable energy and water projects.

Ocean Energy Devices Deployed in Two Oceans - 2005-11-15
Today's Top Story Ocean Energy Devices Deployed in Two Oceans Ocean energy is making slow but steady progress. New Jersey-based Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) this week announced deployments of two of its ocean energy devices in two oceans, at sites o

Organic market soars to more than £1bn led by direct-from-the-farm sales - 2005-11-15
Britain's organic food revolution is spreading across all sectors and social classes, according to new figures which show that the market has surged well past £1bn a year.

EarthFirst Technologies Enters Global Biodiesel Industry - 2005-11-14
EarthFirst Technologies (EFTI), which formed EarthFirst Americas (EFA) to expedite international deployment of its technology, announced the manufacture and distribution of biodiesel produced from soy, rapeseed and palm fruit to customers in the U.S., Lat

1800 MW Formally Submitted for UK Offshore Wind - 2005-11-14
The UK offshore wind industry is making significant progress in its second phase of development with the recent submission for permitting approval of a new 300 MW project -- the third in the current roster of new offshore wind farms.

Renewable Energy Bill Introduced for Wisconsin - 2005-11-14
Lawmakers in Wisconsin have introduced new legislation aiming to increase the use of renewable energy in the state. The bill includes renewable energy mandates for utilities and state government.

Hybrid Cabs Debut in New York City - 2005-11-14
Hybrid taxis that get double the gas mileage of traditional cabs while generating far less pollution have begun rolling in small numbers on New York's streets.

Clarkson U. Research Improves Economics of Biodiesel - 2005-11-11
The goal of NextGen Fuel Inc. is to build technology based on its research that will advance alternative energy production and create a more cost-effective approach to making biodiesel.

UK Announces Consent Process for Wave and Tidal Projects - 2005-11-11
The UK Government just announced its new and official consent process for wave and tidal demonstration projects in England and Wales, a move expected to allow the marine industry to make increased progress in this growing renewable energy field.

Global Renewable Energy Investments Top $30 Billion - 2005-11-10
Global investment in renewable energy set a new record of $30 billion in 2004, according to a report released by the Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century (REN21).

Illinois Launches Community-based Wind Power Loan Program - 2005-11-10
Illinois Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich announced the launch of a $4 million Renewable Energy Development (RED) Fund that will support community-scale wind-energy projects throughout Illinois.

Breakthrough on Vapor Deposition Could Improve Solar Cell Production - 2005-11-09
The University of New Hampshire and GT Solar Technologies were recently awarded a U.S Air Force grant to commercialize a new process with a host of potential applications, including lowering the cost of photovoltaic cells and shielding electronics from in

Canada Calls for More Renewable Energy to Reduce Greenhouse Gas - 2005-11-09
New government initiatives in Canada encourage renewable energy power producers, individuals and industry to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase business opportunities, said Stephane Dion, Environment Minister, at the Canadian Hydropower Associat

Floating Concept Debuts for Offshore Wind Farms - 2005-11-09
Hoping to open up offshore wind power to the strongest winds in the oceans, a Norwegian company is experimenting with ways to float large commercial turbines in deeper offshore waters.

Two California Staples Stores Go Solar - 2005-11-08
SunEdison and "SunE Solar Fund I" have financed and installed two solar power systems totaling 560 kW at two Staples, Inc. distribution facilities in Ontario and Rialto, California. SunE Solar Fund I is a $60 million fund created in June 2005, to install,

Sen. Obama Proposes National Renewable Biodiesel Standard - 2005-11-07
Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) introduced legislation calling for a Renewable Diesel Standard that would require 2 billion gallons of diesel alternatives by the year 2015 to help lessen national dependence on foreign oil.

In hot pursuit of Yoga Mamas - 2005-11-07
She's busy and choosy, but reach her, and you tap into her network, too

Trends Emerge for U.S. Wind Power Markets - 2005-11-07
Last week, more than 215 representatives from major debt, equity, and private equity investors came together with wind energy project developers at the American Wind Energy Association's second annual finance and investment workshop to hear the latest inf

Sharp and Sandia National Labs Secure Research Partnership - 2005-11-04
Sharp Corporation, the largest producer of solar photovoltaic modules in the world, recently signed its first major research partnership with a U.S. government research laboratory.

Russia to Reap Rewards from Renewables - 2005-11-04
With REEEP's new secretariat in Moscow, renewable energy and energy efficiency programs in Russia and Former Soviet Republics (FSU) will benefit from an exchange of expertise with the rest of the global energy community.

Biodiesel for Both Sides of the Border - 2005-11-04
Thanks to a $69,777 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grant, the Washington Technology Center's Northwest Energy Technology Collaborative will launch a project to convert waste vegetable oil into biodiesel fuel for utility line trucks that operate alon

City Mandate Could Spur 8 MW of New Solar - 2005-11-04
The Roseville, California's City Council approved a first-ever program aimed at building 20 percent of all new homes with solar panels and other cost-saving energy efficiency measures.

Department of Defense Funds $53 M Solar Program - 2005-11-03
The last public display from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) program pitted teams from across the country in designing autonomous, remote-controlled vehicles to travel hundreds of miles through the desert.

Few Barriers for Renewables says U.S. Trade Commission - 2005-11-03
Few barriers exist in the market for renewable energy services, reports the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) in its study Renewable Energy Services: An Examination of U.S. and Foreign Markets.

Commercial Wind Farm Unveiled for Washington State - 2005-11-02
PPM Energy announced the start of construction of the Big Horn Wind Project near Bickleton, Wash. The 200 MW Big Horn project is expected to be commercially operational in the summer of 2006.

Canada Opens New Run-of-River Hydro Facility - 2005-11-02
With construction complete, water is spiraling down 145 meters of tubing to spin turbines at a new 25 MW "run-of-river" hydroelectric project in British Columbia.

NREL, Utility Agreement Focuses on Home Energy - 2005-11-02
A partnership between the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) will move forward energy-efficient home construction in California while advancing energy-efficient home

Regulators Approve Major California CSP Solar Project - 2005-11-01
This week the California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) approved a contract for the initial deployment of 500 MW of concentrating solar power (CSP), with expansion options up to 850 MW.

What Is Organic? Powerful Players Want a Say - 2005-11-01
Through a deal with Green Mountain Coffee Roasters and Newman's Own, McDonald's will soon be serving a coffee that comes from organic beans and is certified Fair Trade because it meets higher standards in the treatment of coffee workers.

Half MW Solar PV System for NJ University - 2005-11-01
New Jersey's best-in-the-nation solar rebates continue to drive a robust market in the state. Monmouth University's Board of Trustees said that installation will begin on the largest solar electric system at any New Jersey university in the next few weeks

Ethanol Fuel Development to Mitigate Fuel Crisis in Philippines - 2005-10-31
Development of renewable sources of fuel to counter economic hardships on Filipinos caused by the fuel crisis is a focus of the Department of Energy's Alternative Fuels Program and the Sustainable Energy Development Program of USAID through the Clean Citi

Germany to Stay as Committed to Renewable Energy - 2005-10-31
Germany's next government aims to maintain the current commitment to renewable energy and will leave existing legislation unchanged until at least 2008, according to a draft plan by the likely next administration.

France Looks to Frying Pan to Fire Biofuel - 2005-10-31
French biofuel makers are turning to kitchen waste in the shape of used fats and oils as they seek ways to meet the country's ambitious target for renewable energy sources to supply 10 percent of all fuels by 2015.

Mass. Ski Resort Plans Wind Turbine Project - 2005-10-31
While there are a handful of ski resorts that offset some of their energy needs through the use of wind power credits, none have an actual wind turbine installed on it. That's soon about to change.

AMD Commits to Renewable Energy Sources - 2005-10-28
In an agreement with the Austin Energy GreenChoice Program, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) will purchase green energy derived from renewable resources that will power all AMD Austin operations for the next 10 years, including the new AMD Austin Campus expec

Alaskan Electric Co-op Expands Wind Turbine Fleet - 2005-10-28
Northern Power, which often tackles renewable energy project integration in remote areas, has been awarded a contract to install and commission three additional wind turbines for the Anchorage-based Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC).

DaimlerChrysler Receives Large Hybrid-Electric Bus Order - 2005-10-28
DaimlerChrysler Commercial Buses North America has received a contract for 500 Orion VII hybrid-electric buses from New York City transport services.

Push to drill year-round stokes energy debate - 2005-10-27
A request to allow year-round drilling for natural gas on federal lands in Wyoming has heated up the energy debate as the Bush administration projects a third more applications for drilling across the West in 2006.

Mixed Review for Spain's Solar Energy Market - 2005-10-27
Feed-in tariffs guaranteed in Spain for solar photovoltaic power and the government's ambitious plans to expand the solar market have led to a solar boom in the country.

Marine Renewable Energy Under Study - 2005-10-27
The environmental impact of harnessing energy from Scotland's marine environment is the focus of a major study commissioned by the Scottish Executive.

Study Could Usher in Biomass Development in NY - 2005-10-27
EPRI, the Electric Power Research Institute, was awarded a contract to study the use of biomass generation to produce electricity for the city and region around Tupper Lake, in upstate New York.

Global-Warming Skeptics Under Fire - 2005-10-26
Two global-warming skeptics who questioned an influential climate study and prompted a congressional inquiry are now facing critics of their own, as a pair of new research papers take issue with their results.

Cambodia targets organic market - 2005-10-26
With the future of the garment sector uncertain, Cambodia is looking for other sources of income - and one of the areas under consideration is organic farming.

Generating interest in wind power - 2005-10-26
The turbine was installed on the gable wall of Mr McCarthy's terraced house in Peckham, south London, on Monday, and should generate up to 600 kilowatt hours every year.

Biogas Program Generates Sustainability in Nepal - 2005-10-26
Sabitri Ghimire's family in Chapagaun, just outside of Nepal's capital Kathmandu, has been using biogas stoves to cook two meals every day for the last three years. Ghimire's biogas plant can run for four hours, exactly enough time for her to cook rice, l

North Carolina Approves Net Metering - 2005-10-26
Seven years after formal requests were submitted, North Carolina will finally have net-metering.

Corporate America Buys in to Renewable Energy - 2005-10-26
Renewable energy capacity in the United States supported by voluntary demand rather than regulatory requirements now tops 2200 MW -- up more than 1,000 percent in just five years

Exelon Vehicles Run Biofuel Made with Illinois Soybeans - 2005-10-26
Recent biodiesel costs in the Chicago area are as much as 7 cents a gallon less expensive than regular diesel, a result of market conditions and tax credits.

How to make home a powerhouse - 2005-10-26
Monthly bills for hot water, central heating and lighting no longer trouble Geoff Welton and his wife Judith since they installed a wind generator on their smallholding.

Controlling Interest in Catamount Energy to be Sold - 2005-10-25
Central Vermont Public Service (CVPS), Vermont's largest electric utility, announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Catamount Resources Corporation (CRC), has agreed to sell a controlling interest in its wind energy business to Diamond Castle, a New Yo

Polymer Solar Breakthrough at Berkeley Lab - 2005-10-25
Researchers with Berkeley Lab and the University of California, Berkeley, have developed the first ultra-thin solar cells comprised entirely of inorganic nanocrystals and spin-cast from solution.

Half-MW Solar Tracking System Installed in New Jersey - 2005-10-25
The Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies facility this week announced its new solar power system, consisting of ground-mounted panels that move during the day to follow the sun across the sky.

Solar to Power Remote Tunisian Telecom Sites - 2005-10-24
An upcoming project in Tunisia will include the installation of more than 70 kW of solar to power remote telecommunications stations in the African desert.

Victoria woos Toyota on hybrid plan - 2005-10-24
VICTORIA has been in talks with Toyota to have the hybrid car, the Prius, manufactured at Altona. The move would help guarantee the future of the motor industry in Victoria, even as oil prices rise.

National Trucking Association Endorses Biodiesel - 2005-10-24
High energy prices affect every part of the economy but the transportation sector is dealt one of the harshest blows.

Federal Shift Bodes Well for U.S. Offshore Wind Power - 2005-10-24
A main opposition point for foes of offshore wind power in the U.S. has been dampened considerably through a recent change of the government agency in charge of regulation and permitting.

Gov. Schwarzenegger Backs New Million Solar Roofs Effort - 2005-10-21
After the legislative demise of the Million Solar Roofs Initiative this summer, supporters have looked towards the California Public Utilities Commission as the next and most promising avenue for passing the program.

The greening of China - 2005-10-21
China is investigating whether its rigid system for assessing the performance of party leaders and civil servants can be used to tackle pollution

Polaris Geothermal Gears Up Its Power Production - 2005-10-21
Polaris Geothermal is adopting a more aggressive development strategy for its San Jacinto Tizate (SJT) geothermal project in Nicaragua, based on recommendations prepared by independent geoscientific consultants.

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