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=53434&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53434&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53434&src=rss#readercomments GreenHunter Wind Energy LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of GreenHunter Energy Inc. announced that it has won new power transmission capacity on the soon to be built Wyoming-Colorado Intertie (WCI) power transmission line through an auction. The WCI power transmission line will be the first transmission line built in this region of the U.S. in more than five years. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53433&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53433&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53433&src=rss#readercomments Sierra Pacific Power and Nevada Power Company have announced that they are expanding their SolarGenerations renewable energy programs to include cash incentives for wind and hydroelectric power systems as well as solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. Both Nevada utilities are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Sierra Pacific Resources. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 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=53416&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53416&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53416&src=rss#readercomments I continue to read with optimism the PHEV (plug-in hybrid vehicle) concept, especially the Chevy Volt. TESLA also put out a paper a while back (July, 2006) regarding its entry. My question is this: At US $0.10-0.12 a kWh from my local utility, how much will it cost me to drive the Volt's fully charged 40 miles? Since I don't have any idea how many "miles per kWh" it takes, I can't make the calculation...and I've looked at BTU and megajoule equivalents and I now have a headache. -- Art F., Dallas, TX Tue, 26 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=53364&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53364&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53364&src=rss#readercomments Camco International Limited has announced the sale of Dallas Clean Energy LLC, its landfill gas recovery facility in Dallas, Texas. Camco has agreed to sell Dallas Clean Energy to Clean Energy Fuels Corp., for a total consideration of US $19.1 million in cash. Tue, 19 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=53339&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53339&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53339&src=rss#readercomments Last week, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency David Rodgers announced the launch of a new Zero-Net Energy Commercial Building Initiative (CBI) with establishment of the National Laboratory Collaborative on Building Technologies (NLCBT). Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53359&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53359&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53359&src=rss#readercomments Global Change Associates and PGS Energy Training are now offering both introductory and advanced courses on carbon trading and finance in New York City. The latest courses will be held on September 9th for the introductory course and September 10th and 11th for the 2 day advanced course. Experienced carbon and energy experts Peter Fusaro and Ed Tweedy will be teaching the courses. Sat, 16 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=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=53263&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53263&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53263&src=rss#readercomments Only twenty companies out of 1,500 entrants have advanced to the second stage of Forbes' "Boost Your Business" contest. AirGenerate, manufacturer and distributor of patented energy saving water heaters, is the only firm from Texas on that list. Wed, 6 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=53245&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53245&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53245&src=rss#readercomments Hudson, Massachusetts based The Alternative Energy Store is reinventing itself. Launching a re-branding campaign on August 5, 2008, the Alternative Energy Store, found on the web at http://www.altEstore.com will now be AltE. Tue, 5 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=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=53201&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53201&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53201&src=rss#readercomments On Wednesday, July 23, the Minerals Management Service ("MMS") announced that it will proceed with next steps to issue 12 limited leases to conduct wind, wave, and ocean current data collection and technology testing activities on the Outer Continental Shelf ("OCS"). The announcement came two weeks after MMS published its proposed rule governing alternative energy leasing on the OCS for public notice and comment. Because a final rule is not expected until the end of the year, the 5-year, noncompetitive limited leases will be issued under MMS's interim policy for authorizing projects. Limited leases issued under the interim policy will be regulated according to the same rules set-out for limited leases in the proposed rule and will not grant to the lessees any right or priority for commercial development. Tue, 29 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