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3 hrs ago | WMBF News

Simulated photos show turbines off SC coast

A photo simulation made as part of a South Carolina utility's research into wind power shows large wind turbines would barely be visible if built eight miles off the state's coast.

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Related Topix: Alternative Energy, Science / Technology, Wind Power, Energy, Charleston, SC, Charleston Metro, Santee, SC, Clemson, SC

7 hrs ago | RedOrbit

Genomes Of Biofuel Yeasts Reveal Clues That Could Boost Fuel Ethanol Production Worldwide

As global temperatures and energy costs continue to soar, renewable sources of energy will be key to a sustainable future.

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Related Topix: Biofuel, Alternative Energy, Energy, Life, Homebrewing, Hobbies

11 hrs ago | ETaiwanNews.com

Canadian, Irish companies pursue US wind power

A Canadian transmission company and an Irish wind developer said Friday they are teaming up to pursue a central Montana power project that could result in at least $1 billion worth of new energy sales.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Wind Power, Energy, Alternative Energy, Canada,

16 hrs ago | The Age

Boost for renewable energy funding

The federal government has boosted its investment in renewable energy through $235 million in funding which will go to four commercial-scale projects.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Alternative Energy, Energy

Fri Nov 06, 2009

EERE Network News

Secretary Chu Highlights Support for Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects in Indian Country

Today at the White House Tribal Nations Conference, U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu highlighted the Department of Energy's continued commitment to partnering with Native Americans to support the development of clean energy projects on tribal lands that will help reduce energy use, limit carbon pollution, and create new jobs for tribal communities ...

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Alternative Energy, Energy, Department of Energy

Peak Oil

Gore's book a toolbox for fixing climate crises

With global warming taking center stage in world affairs, Al Gore can't be far behind: The Nobel-Prize-winning former-vice president-turned-energy entrepreneur is releasing his plan to crack the climate conundrum.

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Related Topix: Global Warming, US Politics, Al Gore, Alternative Energy, Science / Technology, Wind Power, Energy

The Modesto Bee

Developer: Proposed wind farm site is too windy

A wind-power company says a western Maine site it's been looking at is too windy for turbines.

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Related Topix: Alternative Energy, Science / Technology, Wind Power, Energy, Rumford, ME, Offbeat

The Gazette

More wind energy coming to Iowa

Posted on Nov 06, 2009 by admin . Two wind turbines stand near a traditional windmill on a farm near Mount Carmel.

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Related Topix: Alternative Energy, Science / Technology, Wind Power, Energy, Omaha, NE Metro

Andover Advertiser

Cheese driving UK economic growth

Offshore wind farms, yacht building and cheese are among the industries driving the UK's economic growth, according to a new report.

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Cheese, Alternative Energy, Science / Technology, Energy

WXMI-TV Grand Rapids

Senate moving on energy without GOP

Democrats on a key Senate committee bypassed a Republican boycott and this morning approved a sweeping plan to limit greenhouse gas emissions, a move meant to reassure other nations as the world prepares for global warming treaty hearings next month, but which figures to inflame partisan tensions in the Capitol.

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Related Topix: US News, Global Warming, Alternative Energy, Energy

Thu Nov 05, 2009

Fortune

Solar shakeup: Ausra sells power plant to First Solar

Silicon Valley solar company Ausra has sold its sole remaining solar power plant project in the United States, all but completing its exit from solar farming.

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Related Topix: Solar Energy, Alternative Energy, Science / Technology, Energy, Agriculture, Science, San Luis Obispo County, CA, Pacific Gas and Electric

The Capital-Journal

Officials talk wind energy

State and federal officials say Kansas has great potential for developing wind power but lacks enough transmission lines to spur further development of renewable energy.

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Related Topix: Kansas, Alternative Energy, Science / Technology, Wind Power, Energy

KSDK NewsChannel 5

Energy Department awards money for electric cars

The federal government and some states are plugging into the future of electric cars with subsidies to develop charging stations.

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Related Topix: Electric Vehicle, Department of Energy, Alternative Energy, Science / Technology, Energy, Jeff Flake, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives

KWCH

Study: Kansas Needs More Lines For Wind Power

State and federal officials say that Kansas has great potential for developing wind energy but it lacks enough transmission lines.

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Related Topix: Alternative Energy, Kansas, Science / Technology, Wind Power, Energy

WTOL-TV Toledo

US-China wind farm seeks stimulus money

A Democratic senator is calling on the Obama administration to reject an expected request for economic stimulus money for a $1.5 billion West Texas wind energy project.

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Related Topix: West, TX, Alternative Energy, Science / Technology, Wind Power, Energy, US Politics, Charles Schumer, US News, US Senate, Democrat

Wed Nov 04, 2009

Democrat & Chronicle

City schools a leader in green power

The City School District is among the top three school districts in the country in utilizing renewable energy sources, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Alternative Energy, Science / Technology, Energy, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Law, Law

The Boulder County Business Report

Funds secured for hydroelectric project

BCBR Article Funds secured for hydroelectric project By Business Report Staff November 4, 2009 -- BOULDER - The 100-year-old Boulder Canyon Hydroelectric Project will get up to $1.18 million to replace two old turbines for higher efficiency and output.

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Related Topix: Boulder Metro, Denver Metro, Boulder, CO, Alternative Energy, Energy, Hydroelectric Power, Department of Energy, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Senator Mark Udall

ClipSyndicate

Can Geothermal Energy Work in your Home?

Geothermal Systems can considerably reduce the carbon footprint of your home.

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Related Topix: Geothermal Power, Alternative Energy, Energy, Video

TurboMachinery International

PPL Receives FERC Approval to Expand Holtwood Hydroelectric Plant

Approval by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission of a request by PPL Holtwood, LLC, is a significant milestone in the plan to increase generation of clean, renewable energy and improve migratory fish passage, the company said Tuesday .

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Related Topix: PPL Corp, Energy, Holtwood, PA, Alternative Energy, Hydroelectric Power, Science / Technology

People's Daily Online

Changing individual behaviors a must for tackling climate change: experts

Individual behaviors unfriendly to the environment have become a real obstacle for tackling the climate change, experts said Monday at the China Energy and Environment Summit in Beijing.

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Related Topix: World News, China, Asia, Alternative Energy, Science / Technology, Energy

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