Hydroelectric
Hydroelectric energy, electricity that is generated by the action of water, accounts for the majority of renewable energy use in the United States. It reduces the amount of carbon gas emissions into the atmosphere since it does not involve the burning of fuel. This section includes stories on the use of hydroelectric power as well as stories about hydroelectric technology such as underwater turbines.
GE Selling Hydro Business to PGC
2006 National Green Power Award Winners & Project Descriptions
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Energy and the Center for Resource Solutions recently announced the annual Green Power Leadership Awards, recognizing leading national green power purchasers and suppliers.
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New Mexico Releases Climate Group’s Recommendations
Governor Bill Richardson’s Climate Change Advisory Group announced today that New Mexico could reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 267 million metric tons and create a projected $2 billion net economic savings for New ...
TechVision21: Billions in Federal Alt Energy Funding
Speaking before the Electric Drive Transportation Association on Tuesday, TechVision21 CEO Kelly Carnes outlined the billions of dollars in federal alternative energy grants, loan guarantees, and other financial assistance flowing to companies, agricultural ...
CEL Overview: Carbon Offset Growth Continues
There are about 40 operations worldwide that offer carbon offsets, but it's difficult for a company to understand exactly where the money is going, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports.
Here's how they work: Companies and ...
More Companies Concerned About Financial Implications of Climate Change
Climate change has become a major concern among leading US financial institutions and companies, according to a recent report by the Carbon Disclosure Project, a coalition of global investors with more than $31.5 ...
GM Facilities Cut Energy Use by 25%
General Motors reduced its energy use by 25 percent and added solar and landfill gas as energy sources at its North American facilities over the past five years. According to GM, the company ...
City Waives Alt-Energy Permit Fees, If There’s Not Too Many
The Hillsboro, Oregon City Council voted recently that solar panels and similar devices will be exempt from payment of the normal permit fees associated with installation or construction. The list of qualifying devices includes passive solar ...
Honeywell Enters Alliance with China’s FibrLINK
Honeywell has entered into a five-year strategic alliance with power industry network and services provider FibrLINK Communications to help China's power plants improve their energy efficiency and reduce emissions. Honeywell will provide its ...
Hydro Green Energy Gets Thumbs Up from SATOP
According to a study by the Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program, which is funded by NASA, Hydro Green Energy's kinetic hydro power technology is materially superior to other technologies, ...
Pa. Doubles Green-Energy Use to 20%
Pennsylvania's state government will double the amount of electricity it consumes from renewable energy sources to 20 percent. "It makes Pennsylvania by far and away the largest state in terms of purchasing megawatts from green electricity," ...
California’s Landmark Greenhouse Gas Bill
The California Legislature agreed on a bill that puts strict limits on the emission of greenhouse gases by 25 percent by 2020. California is the 12th largest carbon emitter in the world . The measure, ...
Huaneng Plans $31 Billion to Double Generation
China's biggest electricity producer, state-owned Huaneng Group, will spend up to $31.25 billion by 2010 to more than double its generation capacity. Most will go to coal power stations, but new hydro and wind ...
Texas Instruments Sustainability Report: Normalized Emissions Jump 23%
