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January 2006 News Archives

EU Beefs Up Biofuels Strategy to Fight Emissions - 2006-01-31
The European Union, seeking to diversify its energy supplies and cut greenhouse gas emissions, is beefing up a strategy to use and produce biofuels, according to a draft paper prepared by the bloc's executive Commission.

Researchers Attempt to Close Debate on Ethanol Energy Balance - 2006-01-31
Putting ethanol instead of gasoline in your tank saves oil and is probably no worse for the environment than burning gasoline, according to a new analysis by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley.

UK Organization Touts Wave and Tidal Power - 2006-01-31
Marine energy could provide up to 20 percent of the UK's current electricity needs and become cost-competitive with conventional and other renewable types of energy generation in the long term -- given the right level of investment now.

Solar PV Cost Trends in California Detailed - 2006-01-31
Solar photovoltaic costs in California have declined significantly in recent years, according to a new report released by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

DynaMotive to Make BioOil in Ukraine and Baltic States - 2006-01-31
BioOil is produced using DynaMotive's patented pyrolysis process that converts organic residues such as forest and agricultural wastes (bark, sawdust, sugar cane bagasse) into a liquid fuel.

Washington Coalition Seeks to Copy Colorado's RPS Ballot Success - 2006-01-30
On January 25, a coalition of farmers, labor, clean energy businesses, and conservationists launched a campaign to place a renewables portfolio standard (RPS) ballot initiative before Washington voters in November.

Hunter Water moves into energy efficient building - 2006-01-30
Hunter Water says a new $18 million head office building in Newcastle will be a model for the region in energy efficiency.

Town leads UK solar energy drive - 2006-01-30
Huddersfield, once at the heart of the industrial revolution, is now leading the UK's drive to produce green energy, new figures have shown.

Bush Speech to Outline Energy Alternatives - 2006-01-30
Trying to calm anxieties about soaring energy costs, President Bush is using his State of the Union address this week to focus on a package of energy of proposals aimed at bringing fuel-saving technologies out of the lab and into use.

Study Backs Ethanol as Gasoline Substitute - 2006-01-30
About one out of every 40 cars and trucks in the United States can now run on a commercial mix of gasoline and ethanol, which is mostly made from corn.

Scottish Power mulls $1bn wind sale - 2006-01-30
PPM has 20 per cent of the rapidly growing US wind power market and could be worth $1bn-$2bn.

U.S. Wind Industry to Build on 2005 Momentum - 2006-01-30
Wind energy facilities now installed in the U.S. will produce as much electricity annually as 2.3 million average American households use, and will displace emissions of more than 15 million tons of carbon dioxide (the leading greenhouse gas) annually.

Automakers Urged to Produce Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles - 2006-01-30
The result is an 80+ mpg vehicle -- with even greater fuel economy possible using biofuels.

Renewable Energy Bills Pass Washington State House Committee - 2006-01-27
Progressive energy legislation passed out of the House Technology, Energy and Communications Committee, moving Washington State closer toward energy independence.

FuelCell Energy Sells 1 MW Power Plant in Japan - 2006-01-27
FuelCell Energy's Asian distributor, Marubeni Corporation, sold a 1 MW Direct FuelCell (DFC) power plant to provide electric power and high-quality heat for a Sharp Corp. production facility in Japan.

Buzzword of the Year: Eco-tourism - 2006-01-27
Over the last four years, at least 48 countries have created or started to define a national strategy for eco-tourism development, according to a 2004 eco-tourism report by Mintel International Group, a market-research company based in Britain.

Consumer demand expected to fuel solar energy progress - 2006-01-27
APS Vice President Ed Fox said alternative energy sources will be driven by consumer desires.

Downtown L.A. Clothing Company Goes Solar - 2006-01-27
This week has been the chosen one for environmentally minded apparel companies to announce major commitments to solar energy. Two major projects were announced in Southern California.

New Mexico Bill Aims to Export Renewable Energy - 2006-01-26
A bill under consideration in New Mexico could create the essential groundwork for the state to become a large-scale net-exporter of renewable energy produced from the state's abundant natural resources.

Acciona to buy wind farms operator Cesa - 2006-01-26
Acciona, the Spanish construction and energy group, yesterday said it would buy Cesa, the country's fourth-largest wind farm operator, in a deal valuing the target at €1.37bn ($1.69bn).

Could your lawn keep your home warm? - 2006-01-26
An environmentally friendly and low-cost heating system could drastically reduce the nation's reliance on fossil fuels

Titania Nanotube Arrays Harness Solar Energy - 2006-01-26
Penn State researchers are finding new ways to harness the power of the sun using highly-ordered arrays of titania nanotubes for hydrogen production and increased solar cell efficiency.

Ford Unveils Hybrid E85 - 2006-01-26
The Escape Hybrid E85, a research vehicle that features both hybrid electric power and flexible-fuel capability, is the world's first hybrid vehicle capable of operating on blends of fuel containing as much as 85 percent ethanol.

Sharp Teams Up with Sandia National Laboratory - 2006-01-26
The agreement, called a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA), has been in negotiation since June 2004, following New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson's meeting with Sharp's executives in Tokyo to sign a MOU between New Mexico and Sharp.

Hydrogen Manufacturing - 2006-01-25
Energy Secretary Samuel W. Bodman kicked off the Washington Auto Show with the announcement of $119 million in funding and a research "roadmap" aimed at identifying and overcoming the technical and manufacturing challenges associated with the further deve

Scottish Scientists Explore Solar Hydrogen Production - 2006-01-25
In the first project of its kind in Scotland, Professor Tariq Muneer and his team at Napier University's School of Engineering want to use the electricity produced by solar panels to create hydrogen gas through electrolysis, demonstrating every step of th

Wind-generated Electricity to Power Hydrogen Refueling Station - 2006-01-25
One of the first United States-based hydrogen fueling stations to use electricity from wind power to produce hydrogen from water is under way in North Dakota.

Researchers Unveil Energy-Saving Method for Small Office Buildings - 2006-01-25
Engineers have developed a method for "precooling" small office buildings and reducing energy consumption during times of peak demand.

Hawaii Electric Utility Touts Wind Power Device - 2006-01-25
As renewable energy becomes a bigger topic in Hawaii with rising imported energy costs, the islands' major electric utility announced notable technological progress on the wind power front.

City planners to give wind machines a whirl - 2006-01-24
Wind power is coming soon to the Windy City.

Cities to seek plug-in hybrids - 2006-01-24
Austin, Texas, on Tuesday spearheaded a nationwide partnership that will lobby carmakers to build a new green vehicle — plug-in hybrids.

UNEP to Set Up Solar Electricity Plant in Nigeria - 2006-01-24
The United Nations Environmental Programme [UNEP] has announced its plan to set up a multi-million dollar assembly plant in Nigeria for the production of solar-powered electricity generating items for the use of rural farmers.

CLP to buy wind farm stake for 110m yuan - 2006-01-24
CLP Holdings, the larger of Hong Kong's two electricity suppliers, has agreed to spend 110 million yuan (HK$105.8 million) for a 25 percent stake in a wind power project in Guangdong, its third renewable energy investment in the mainland.

GT Equipment Technologies Sells Majority Stake - 2006-01-24
With growth in the solar industry at all-time highs, a New Hampshire-based company that manufactures the variety of hardware for the manufacturing of solar photovoltaic cells has sold a majority interest in the company.

Solar Design Associates Pursues MW-scale Commitments - 2006-01-24
Arise, in collaboration with the University of Toronto, is developing high-efficiency, low-cost PV cells for the global PV market that has grown from US$5.0 billion in 2003 to an estimated US$11.1 billion in 2005.

Waldorf School Aims for Top Green Building Achievement - 2006-01-24
Charlottesville Virginia's new Charlottesville Waldorf School is in the midst of a $6.2 million capital campaign designed to help the school become the first LEED Platinum elementary school in the country.

UTC Power Stationary Fuel Cell Meets Stringent New Standard - 2006-01-24
The PureCell 200 system operates quietly and produces 200 kW of power and 870,000 Btu/hour of heat for cogeneration applications.

Ohio Announces Renewable Energy Grants - 2006-01-24
Ohio Lieutenant Governor Bruce Johnson announced that the Ohio Department of Development will award $450,000 in grants to help deploy residential, commercial and industrial projects that implement renewable energy technologies.

Sterling Planet Supplies Wind and Biomass Energy - 2006-01-24
GreenShift announced that Sterling Planet is supplying 10 U.S. Department of Energy agencies and a U.S. Army base with 117,825,000 kWh of RECs over a five-year period in cooperation with the Western Area Power Administration.

Two Wind Farms in Germany Get Funding - 2006-01-24
Norddeutsche Landesbank in Hanover arranged the approximately EUR 60 million [~USD$73 million] in total debt for the 12-megawatt Krusemark wind farm in Sachsen-Anhalt and the 55-megawatt Alsleben farm under construction between Magdeburg and Halle.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

States moving ahead on own energy plans - 2006-01-23
Leading the effort are "blue" states that voted Democratic in the 2004 presidential election. Even some states that have Republican governors, such as California and Connecticut, are making their own rules.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

$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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

$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.

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.

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.

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.