Copyright 2006 RenewableEnergyWorld.com Renewable Energy News Headlines provided by RenewableEnergyWorld.com - the leading online publisher of renewable energy news and information world-wide. http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com en-us editor@RenewableEnergyWorld.com support@RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53432&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53432&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53432&src=rss#readercomments PSEG Global LLC and energy storage pioneer Dr. Michael Nakhamkin announced that they have formed Energy Storage and Power LLC (ES&P), a joint venture to exclusively market, license, support the development and supervise project execution of the second generation of Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) technology. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53420&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53420&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53420&src=rss#readercomments Raser Technologies and New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson have announced that phase one of construction is set to begin on the first commercial geothermal power project in New Mexico. The power plant will be one of the first in the country to use new low temperature geothermal power generation equipment in a modular power plant design by Raser Technologies. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53419&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53419&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53419&src=rss#readercomments More than 175 companies and organizations from across the political spectrum have started the Clean Energy NOW campaign, which is calling for Congressional action to extend the federal investment and production tax credits for renewable energy and energy efficiency when the legislators return for the September session. The tax credits are currently set to expire at the end of this year. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53392&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53392&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53392&src=rss#readercomments Raser Technologies Inc. announced hat it has completed setting the first 20 geothermal generating units at its Thermo plant in Beaver County, Utah. Raser had previously announced the setting of the first five units on August 12 and has continued its rapid deployment completing the setting of the first 20 units earlier this week. The plant is on schedule and Raser expects to have all 50 units set by the end of next week. Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53390&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53390&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53390&src=rss#readercomments A joint special event during the Delhi Sustainable Development Summit 2009 (DSDS 2009) Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53384&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53384&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53384&src=rss#readercomments Google, through its philanthropic arm Google.org, announced US $10.25 million in investments in an energy technology called Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS). The announcement also includes funding for research on next-generation geothermal resource mapping, EGS information tools, and a policy agenda for geothermal energy. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53357&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53357&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53357&src=rss#readercomments In a new national Sacred Heart University Poll, 74.0% of Americans said it was very or somewhat possible that the 10-year energy independence plan proposed by Texas oilman, T. Boone Pickens, could be accomplished. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53355&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53355&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53355&src=rss#readercomments Iron Horse Vineyards, Girard Winery, Windsor Vineyards and Windsor Sonoma Vineyards in Sonoma County and Napa Valley have launched an innovative campaign on Facebook to generate awareness about renewable energy and provide a way for Facebook's 90 million users to actively participate in motivating wineries to go green. San Francisco-based Village Green Energy created the Facebook application, named "Green My Vino," which launched on August 6. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53246&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53246&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53246&src=rss#readercomments Five years ago, when a gallon of gas was around $1.79 and home heating oil was 85 cents, I thought then that these prices were too high and began to research viable alternatives to heat a home. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53327&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53327&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53327&src=rss#readercomments Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle's Task Force on Global Warming has called for implementation of Advanced Renewable Tariffs to encourage the development of the state's renewable energy resources. Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53312&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53312&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53312&src=rss#readercomments As start-up costs for geothermal fall, the technology is gaining favor in Europe with the steep price increases of oil and greenhouse gas emission concerns. According to a new analysis from Frost & Sullivan, although global energy use from geothermal sources today only amounts to less than 1%, its previously limited use is attributed to the high start-up costs. Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53247&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53247&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53247&src=rss#readercomments Don't get me wrong -- I am very concerned about global warming and climate change. In the long run, that's one of the most serious challenges that humans face as a species. But in the short run, the world is no longer able to produce petroleum in sufficient volume to satisfy its demand. Soon it will not be able to produce petroleum in sufficient volume to satisfy its needs. Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53282&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53282&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53282&src=rss#readercomments A survey released by the Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) shows continued growth in the number of new geothermal power projects under development in the United States, a 20% increase since January of this year. The report identified 103 projects underway in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. When developed, these projects could provide nearly 4,000 MW of new electric power, enough electricity to meet the needs of roughly 4 million homes. Thu, 7 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53240&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53240&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53240&src=rss#readercomments From the standpoint of energy and the environment, the Summer Olympics in Beijing, a city of 15 million people, pose a stark juxtaposition of the reality of China today and the vision of its future: a China characterized by wise environmental and energy stewardship. Wed, 6 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53215&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53215&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53215&src=rss#readercomments The pace at which universities and academic institutions are developing new technologies aimed at solving the world's energy and climate change challenges is truly amazing. Many of the cleantech ventures that are being developed at universities around the world right now have incredible potential, yet barriers to commercialization prevent most from being realized. While some top U.S. universities have tech transfer specialists on staff and departments dedicated to the commercialization of research, many others, especially in the BRIC nations (Brazil, India and China), don't have readily available access to investors and industry. Mon, 4 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53222&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53222&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53222&src=rss#readercomments RenewableEnergyWorld.com talked with Matt Cheney, CEO of MMA Renewable Ventures at Intersolar North America in San Francisco, California. Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53210&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53210&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53210&src=rss#readercomments A bill introduced by Senate Tax Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-MT) and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) containing a one-year renewable energy production tax credit (PTC) extension and a small wind turbine investment tax credit has failed to move past a Cloture Vote in the U.S. Senate once again. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53175&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53175&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53175&src=rss#readercomments A vote could come as early as this week in the U.S. Senate on a bill introduced by Senate Tax Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-MT) and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) containing a one-year renewable energy production tax credit (PTC) extension and a small wind turbine investment tax credit. Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53147&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53147&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53147&src=rss#readercomments My new book, A Declaration of Energy Independence, describes a poignant moment in June of 1979 when President Jimmy Carter dedicated an array of thermal solar panels on the roof of the White House, set a national goal of 20 percent of energy coming from renewables by 2000 and advocated multiple programs to achieve his ambitious objective. Congress actually passed many of his proposals in 1980, but the next administration quickly reversed the momentum toward renewable energy. Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53152&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53152&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53152&src=rss#readercomments In June of this year, the Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT) graduated its first student with a Bachelor of Science in Renewable Energy Systems, the first such degree in North America. The school set up the program to keep up with the industry's growth in the state. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500