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1 hr ago | Manila Bulletin

WB musters $5.5 billion for solar projects

The World Bank announced Wednesday $5.5 billion would be invested in solar energy projects in five countries of the Middle East and North Africa in a bid to combat climate change.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Alternative Energy, Solar Energy, Energy

6 hrs ago | KVAL-TV Eugene

GE gets $1.4B contract to build world's largest wind farm in Oregon

GE will announce a $1.4 billion deal Thursday to supply more than 300 wind turbines for Caithness Energy's Shepherds Flat Wind Farm in Oregon, creating the largest wind farm project in the United States.

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Related Topix: Oregon, Science / Technology, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Alternative Energy, Energy, Edison International

10 hrs ago | WBT-AM Charlotte

News Story: Soros: Finance gap could 'wreck' climate talks

The $10 billion a year proposed by rich nations to help the poor adapt to climate change is "not sufficient" and the gap between what's offered and what's needed could wreck the Copenhagen climate conference, American billionaire George Soros said Thursday.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Alternative Energy, Energy, Global Warming, Activism

14 hrs ago | Kansas.com

Solar power coming to a store near you

Lowe's product service associate manager, Roxy Ramirez , left and product service associate Jim Miner stock the first do-it-yourself home solar panel system by Andalay at Lowe's in the West Hills suburb of Los Angeles, Wednesday, Dec.

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Related Topix: Solar Energy, Science / Technology, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Alternative Energy, Energy, Los Gatos, CA

Wed Dec 09, 2009

WUSA9.com Washington, DC

Judge Halts Wind Farm For Endangered Bats

A federal judge in Maryland has ordered a wind-power developer to suspend work on a West Virginia project, citing potential harm to the federally endangered Indiana bat.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Wind Power, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Alternative Energy, Energy, Greenbelt, MD

ClipSyndicate

FOXe: Exercise Machines = Green Energy

Texas State may have created the world's largest human power plant. They are converting exercise machines into renewable energy.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Alternative Energy, Energy, Video

Seeking Alpha

Constellation Energy Selected to Build Solar Project in Maryland

Constellation Energy Group Inc. has been selected by the state of Maryland to develop an approximately 15.9 MW DC solar photovoltaic power installation under the state's Generating Clean Horizons initiative.

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Related Topix: Constellation Energy Group, Energy, Emmitsburg, MD, Solar Energy, Science / Technology, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Alternative Energy

CNN

Cash for caulkers up to $12K per home

President Obama proposed a new program Tuesday that would reimburse homeowners for energy-efficient appliances and insulation, part of a broader plan to stimulate the economy.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Alternative Energy, Energy, US Politics, US News

Green Car Congress

Lithium-Ion Battery Maker Ener1 Receives $20M Strategic Equity Investment from ITOCHU

Large-format lithium-ion battery maker Ener1, Inc. has received $20 million in fresh investment capital from ITOCHU Corporation, a long-term strategic partner of and current investor in Ener1.

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Related Topix: Computers, Food, Aerospace-Defense, Grocery, Electric Vehicle, Solar Energy, Science / Technology, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Alternative Energy, Energy, Hybrid Vehicles

Tue Dec 08, 2009

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Juhl's Mitola Says Stimulus Bill Funding Wind Projects: Video

Dec. 8 -- John Mitola, president of Juhl Wind Inc., and Balwinder Samra, chief executive officer of Balqon Corp., talk with Bloomberg's Pimm Fox about the impact of the U.S. stimulus package on the alternative-energy industry.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Alternative Energy, Energy, Business News, Video

WUSA9.com Washington, DC

Maryland To Buy Wind, Solar Power From 4 Projects

Maryland officials say the state is signing deals to buy electricity generated by four wind and solar projects in the region.

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Related Topix: Solar Energy, Science / Technology, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Alternative Energy, Energy

Voice of America

Obama Outlines Job Creation Strategy

Mr. Obama proposes tax rebates for consumers who make their homes more energy-efficient, outlines plans for more work on roads, broadband networks, clean energy projects and other infrastructure Kent Klein White House 08 December 2009 President Barack Obama speaks on the economy at the Brookings Institution in Washington, 08 Dec 2009 U.S. President ...

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Alternative Energy, Energy, Small Business, Personal Finance

WIS-TV Columbia

GE chief Immelt discussing energy at Clemson

A top executive is discussing the future of the energy industry in South Carolina.

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Related Topix: Clemson, SC, Clemson University, General Electric, Financial Services, Aerospace-Defense, Greenville Metro, Greenville, SC, Energy

StartupJournal

EPA Calls Greenhouse Gases a Public Threat

Close See a sample reprint in PDF format. Order a reprint of this article now DECEMBER 7, 2009, 6:37 P.M. ET By JEFFREY BALL , CHARLES FORELLE and IAN TALLEY The Environmental Protection Agency said greenhouse gases are a danger to public health and welfare in a decision that could eventually lead to new emissions regulations.

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Related Topix: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Science / Technology, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Alternative Energy, Energy, World News, Denmark,

Springfield News Leader

MoDOT to use solar energy to prevent snow, ice buildup on bridge decks

The Missouri Department of Transportation will become one of the first agencies in the nation to turn to solar energy in an effort to prevent the buildup of snow and ice on bridge decks, according to a news release.

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Related Topix: Solar Energy, Science / Technology, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Alternative Energy, Energy, Lees Summit, MO, Excelsior Springs, MO, Clay County, MO, Ray County, MO

Mon Dec 07, 2009

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Molchanov Recommends Solar Stocks, Likes Enernoc: Video

Dec. 7 -- Pavel Molchanov, an analyst at Raymond James & Associates, talks with Bloomberg's Julie Hyman about his investment strategy for alternative-energy stocks.

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Related Topix: Financial Services, Investment Services, Science / Technology, Alternative Energy, Energy, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Business News, Video

KansasCity.com

EPA's bold move on greenhouse gases

By declaring greenhouse gases a danger to public health, the Environmental Protection Agency struck a strong blow for a cleaner environment Monday.

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Related Topix: Environmental Law, Law, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Global Warming, US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Energy

The Sydney Morning Herald

Rio shifts pollution focus to coal

RIO TINTO has dumped its gas-related carbon capture and storage project in the United Arab Emirates and will instead focus on sequestering emissions from coal.

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Related Topix: Rio Tinto, Mining, World News, United Arab Emirates, Middle East, Hydrogen Power, Energy

Scientific American

Coal throbs at the heart of India growth engine

A thin coat of coal dust covers everything from trees to houses in Korba, a coal mining town in central India which lies at the heart of the country's struggle to balance economic growth with climate change concerns.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Alternative Energy, Energy, Solar Energy, Wind Power

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Obama visits state to talk job strategy

Surprisingly good news on the employment front afforded President Barack Obama the chance to crow about his administration's achievements during a visit to the Lehigh Valley yesterday.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, Science / Technology, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Alternative Energy, Energy, Allentown, PA

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