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| Solar energy will help run Westwood Station |  |
| "There is a limited history for suburban commercial operations" Developers of a planned 4.5 million-square-foot multiple-use community in Westwood will install solar panels on their first office building, which they hope to start on this year. via The Boston Globe |
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| Vestas Says China to Be World`s Top Wind Power Market | |
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| U.S. DOE Awards $22.7 M for Basic Solar Energy Research | |
| The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) yesterday announced $22.7 million in basic research projects aimed at improving the capture, conversion and use of solar energy. |
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| Wind Energy America Inc. & Boreal Energy to Invest in Wind Power | |
| Wind Energy America Inc. recently formed a strategic alliance with Boreal Energy, Inc. to enable Wind Energy America to make strategic investments in wind projects in the best wind locations in the U.S. |
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| The Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Promotion Act | |
| It`s time to write and call your elected representatives. E-mail has become so prevalent and easy to use; we suggest you fax a letter to get your message across.
Write your representatives today!
Call and write your House of Representatives delegation, ask them to support The Marine and Hydrokinetic Promotion Act, H.R. 2036.
A similar Bill should be introduced on the Senate side soon. We will contact you when we need your help in promoting the Senate version. |
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| Illinois State University Approves Renewable Energy Degree | |
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| Britain sets out plans to secure energy supplies, fight global warming | |
| "The Government`s endorsement of expanding nuclear power is the definition of irrational policy. Like a stool with no legs, it fails on economic, energy and environmental grounds" LONDON: : Britain on Wednesday set out plans to secure energy supplies and fight global warming, calling for new nuclear power plants, more renewable energy and greater efficiency. via International Herald Tribune |
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| Fairfax County Increases Wind Energy Purchase | |
| Fairfax County (Va.) has entered into a three-year contract with 3 Phases Energy Services to purchase more than 24 million kWh of wind energy through the Virginia Energy Purchasing Governmental Association. By the end of the contract term, wind power will account for 10% of the county`s annual electricity consumption, up from 5% at present. The wind power will be generated primarily at the Locust Ridge Wind Farm in Schuylkill County, Pa.
The wind energy purchase is one component the County`s commitment to a new national " |
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| Hartford Goes 20% Green | |
| The City of Hartford (Conn.) announced that it will offset 20% of its municipal power needs with renewable energy certificates (RECs) purchased from Community Energy, Inc. and Constellation NewEnergy. With the purchase, which totals 8.6 million kWh, Hartford becomes the latest Connecticut city to join the 20% by 2010 Clean Energy Campaign organized by |
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| New Virginia Law Includes Green Power Requirement | |
| A new law that "re-regulates" Virginia`s retail electricity industry includes a provision for the state`s electricity customers to have a 100% renewable energy purchase option available to them by the end of 2008. If a utility chooses not to offer a program, its customers will be permitted to purchase green power from any licensed retail supplier. The bill also includes goals for the state`s utilities to supply a percentage of their electricity sales from renewable energy sources. The renewable portfolio standard (RPS) goal schedule is 4% in 2010, 7% in 2016, and 12% in 2022.
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