Clean Energy

National Grid Again Rejects High Costs of Offshore Wind

National Grid Again Rejects High Costs of Offshore Wind

National Grid for the second time has turned down a proposal from a Rhode Island offshore wind developer that wants ...

November 20, 2009

Texas, China Wind Partners May Build U.S. Factory to Appease Critical Lawmaker

Texas, China Wind Partners May Build U.S. Factory to Appease Critical Lawmaker

A massive West Texas wind farm that came under scrutiny for its plans to incorporate Chinese wind turbines - yet still qualify for federal ...

November 20, 2009

No Sunny Skies for Two Solar Projects in Texas, California

No Sunny Skies for Two Solar Projects in Texas, California

Two major solar projects are at a standstill; one over contract renewals and the other due to environmental concerns. Meanwhile, New York lawmakers are making it ...

November 19, 2009

U.S., China Partner on Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency

U.S., China Partner on Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency

President Barack Obama and China's President Hu Jintao have agreed to a wide ranging package of programs and initiatives (seven in total) to strengthen the ...

November 18, 2009

UK to Ease Rules for On-Site Renewable Energy Installations

UK to Ease Rules for On-Site Renewable Energy Installations

Aimed at helping cut carbon emissions, the UK has proposed new planning rules that will allow home owners, offices, schools, stadiums and railway stations to install ...

November 18, 2009

Intel Eyes Wind, Electric Cars

Intel Eyes Wind, Electric Cars

Seeing a fit for its processing prowess in emerging industries, Intel is considering getting into wind forecasting and even information management for electric cars. While ...

November 18, 2009

Iranian Tanker Firm to Cut Fuel Use 28%

Iranian Tanker Firm to Cut Fuel Use 28%

As the world seeks a consensus on cutting maritime emissions, an Iranian tanker company is making concrete promises to reduce its own emissions and fuel use. National ...

November 18, 2009

Solar Rebates Are Going Fast

Solar Rebates Are Going Fast

The popularity of solar rebates, which is causing shortages in some communities, is also the primary reason why rebate programs are being cut back across the ...

November 17, 2009

Ford Adds Two Wind Turbines to Power Belgium Plant

Ford Adds Two Wind Turbines to Power Belgium Plant

Expanding its on-site wind power portfolio sprinkled throughout the UK and Germany, Ford of Europe has added two wind turbines, each with a height of ...

November 17, 2009

Carbon Traders Adjust to New Copenhagen Expectations

Carbon Traders Adjust to New Copenhagen Expectations

With it now practically a given that Copenhagen will yield no global climate deal, carbon traders say that a final agreement in 2010 is ...

November 17, 2009

Mafia Ties to Wind Fraud in Italy Investigated

Mafia Ties to Wind Fraud in Italy Investigated

Italian finance police have arrested two prominent businessmen -- including one with ties to a former investor in the Cape Wind project in Nantucket -- in ...

November 17, 2009

Biomass Plays Big Role in UK Renewable Energy Picture

Biomass Plays Big Role in UK Renewable Energy Picture

As the UK pursues its goal for 20 percent of the commonwealth's energy to come from renewable fuels by 2020, biomass is increasing in ...

November 17, 2009

Around the Web – Net Impact, Sustainable Packaging, GE, Frontier Oil

Around the Web – Net Impact, Sustainable Packaging, GE, Frontier Oil

Debate arises on sustainable packaging The Packer Business Leaders Converge At C.U. for Net Impact 2009 Cornell Daily Sun Frontier Oil ...

November 17, 2009

Airbus ‘Sharklet’ Wingtip Design Reduces Fuel Use 3.5%

Airbus ‘Sharklet’ Wingtip Design Reduces Fuel Use 3.5%

Airbus is developing new "Sharklet" wingtip devices for its A320 aircraft that are expected to cut fuel burn by 3.5 percent and reduce 730 metric tons ...

November 16, 2009

From Sewage to Fuel and Other Biofuel Developments

From Sewage to Fuel and Other Biofuel Developments

A new process being developed at the University of Kansas aims to turn treated sewage into biofuel. Meanwhile, the Department of Energy and USDA ...

November 16, 2009

Lower Renewable Energy Benchmark May Discourage Production

Lower Renewable Energy Benchmark May Discourage Production

As more utilities begin offering customers the ability to purchase electricity generated from renewable sources, other utilities may benefit from ...

November 16, 2009

Japan, U.S. Forge Consensus on Climate, Cleantech

Japan, U.S. Forge Consensus on Climate, Cleantech

The United States and Japan will work with each other to develop renewable energy technologies and other cleantech, as well as set ...

November 13, 2009

Offshore Wind Power Capacity Estimates Rise, Yet Support Seems Weak

Offshore Wind Power Capacity Estimates Rise, Yet Support Seems Weak

Offshore wind power development is starting to gain a foothold in the renewable energy industry thanks to several new reports that cite big potential capacity. But ...

November 13, 2009

Senate Climate Bill May be Reshaped by Coal States

Senate Climate Bill May be Reshaped by Coal States

Senators from states heavily reliant on coal-fired electricity want the climate bill to apportion more free carbon permits to their states, reports Reuters. Without such changes, ...

November 13, 2009

U.S. Foodservice-Atlanta Fuels Fleet with Biodiesel

U.S. Foodservice-Atlanta Fuels Fleet with Biodiesel

U.S. Foodservice-Atlanta claims it is the first major foodservice distributor in Georgia to fuel its entire delivery fleet with biodiesel. The distributor is using B5 ...

November 12, 2009

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