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Legislature returns to take up LePage vetoes
BRUNSWICK, Maine -- The Legislature goes back to work Thuesday, to vote on vetoes from Governor LePage.
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Wind turbine ruling 'significant'
A High Court ruling rejecting plans for four wind turbines in Norfolk could set a legal precedent, the Campaign to Protect Rural England has said.
Maine Initiates First Commercial Tidal Energy Project
Portland, ME, May 29, 2012 - A significant step forward for the renewable energy industry market emerged this month in Maine.
ACOA, NS, Acadia invest in rural innovation
After announcing $400,000 in ACOA funds for Acadia's new Centre for Rural Innovation May 24, Minister of National Defence and Regional Minister for Nova Scotia Peter MacKay toured the centre's new home in the attic of Patterson Hall with Acadia... Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency , Winery Association of Nova Scotia , Acadia Centre for Rural ... (more)
President pushes Congress to extend production tax credit for wind energy
President Obama visited a wind turbine manufacturing plant in Newton, Iowa Thursday to push Congress to renew the production tax credit for wind energy which expires at the end of the year.
A 18 million marine energy fund now open for bids
A multi-million pound fund to help develop Scotland's first commercial wave and tidal power arrays was opened yesterday .
Mackay announces funds for Acadia and winery association
Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Regional Minister for Nova Scotia, on behalf of the Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Minister of State for ACOA and La Francophonie, announced today three Government of Canada investments at Acadia University in Wolfville.
Cash offered for turbine conversion
An 18 million Scottish Government fund to help develop the first commercial wave and tidal power arrays has been opened.
Tidal power holds promise, but challenges remain
But, as the provincial government argues in its recently released new marine renewable energy strategy, the enormous potential of tidal power - combined with proximity to its source, the Bay of Fundy, and our need - calls for an ambitious yet measured effort to tap into the tides.
New Market Study Published: Nigeria Power Report Q2 2012
There are numerous opportunities in renewables, but investment prospects are poor.
2. Delegates to push city at international green energy event
PLYMOUTH will be represented at a huge renewable energy exhibition and conference as part of a push to increase the city's national and international profile.
Nuclear reactor reprieve puts UK energy plans in doubt
The Hinkley Point B advanced gas-cooled reactor near Bridgwater, Somerset could remain open beyond its planned closure.
Scotland successfully completes underwater turbine test to harness tidal power
With the world going gaga about environment friendly technology to suffice our daily needs, Scotland is not far behind.
Topographically Generated Internal Waves in the Open Ocean
The generation of internal waves by the interaction of deep ocean flows with bottom topography is considered.
Severn Barrage is 'single most important low carbon, renewable energy project in Europe', says Hain
THE Severn Barrage is the the 'single most important low carbon, renewable energy project in Europe', according to Peter Hain.
100-Foot Subsea Turbine Successfully Installed at World's First...
Tidal farms , which use underwater turbines to harness the power of the planet's oceans and convert it into electricity, are something that we frequently mention here at Inhabitat.
Maine developer urges more tidal power co-operation in Bay of Fundy
John Ferland, director of project development with Ocean Renewable Power Co., said a regional approach would save money and help the industry develop.
South Lakes MP calls for talks on tidal electricity
CUMBRIANS could yet see their power coming from the sea, after an MP called for talks on a new energy scheme.
Rethinking the Role of Government in Cleantech
Lobbyists and vendors in the U.S. are once again singing the blues , calling for continued and expanding government investments in clean technology.
Underwater turbine tests completed
An underwater turbine destined to form part of a major green energy project is already using tidal power to produce electricity for homes on a remote Scottish island.
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