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  • The Federal Energy Subsidy Scorecard: How Renewables Stack Up
    In a speech at the United Nations and afterward at the G-20 summit meeting in September, President Obama called for elimination of government subsidies for greenhouse gas (GHG) emitting fossil fuels. Said the President "I will work with my colleagues at the G20 to phase out fossil fuel subsidies so that we can better address our climate challenge."

  • November Workforce Education Conference in Albany NY Nearly Sold Out
    The 2009 New Ideas in Educating a Workforce in Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Conference will be responsive to the national transition to a green workforce. There will be three plenary and general sessions; 17 breakout sessions; 52 presentations; and over 70 speakers sharing their experiences and expertise.

  • Goss International & Aeronautica To Manufacture Wind Turbine Components
    Aeronautica Windpower has selected Goss International to produce a vital electromechanical component for mid-scale wind turbines that Aeronautica markets for commercial, agricultural and other uses. Goss International, which manufactures some of the world's most productive printing equipment, will produce the nacelles at its facility in Durham, New Hampshire for Aeronautica using licensed designs for 225 and 750 kilowatt turbines.

  • Largest Wind R&D Study Underway at NREL
    Strong winds are a common research partner for scientists working at NREL's National Wind Technology Center (NWTC). Recently, those gusting Colorado winds helped usher in a new milestone for wind technology research and development. NREL and Siemens Power Generation "flipped the switch" starting the blades on a Siemens 2.3 megawatt wind turbine installed as part of a cooperative research and development agreement (CRADA) for testing turbine aerodynamics, structure and reliability.

  • Senate Committee Tackles Kerry-Boxer Climate Bill
    The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW) held three marathon hearings this week, featuring more than 50 witnesses discussing the revised draft of the climate legislation introduced by Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry (D-Mass.) and EPW Chairman Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.).

  • Where are the Swing Voters on the Climate Bill?
    As the Senate environment committee starts to hold hearings on the climate change bill, we think there's one critical question for the senators: Who are you talking to?

  • EER Predicts 8+ GW by Year-End 2009 in US Wind Market
    According to a recent brief from Emerging Energy Research, the US wind energy market could reach 8 GW installed in 2009, (including project spill-over from 2008 and new wind build), despite initial fears of a major drop in megawatts resulting from the financial crisis.

  • EU Banks Offer £300 Million in Funding for Offshore Wind Transmission
    The EIB and Ofgem E-Serve have today announced that the EIB is considering provision of over £300 million of funding to investors in high voltage transmission links to offshore windfarms in Great Britain. The funding will be available for six projects, which together will connect approximately 1.6 gigawatts of offshore generation.

  • SEPA Commends Florida Power & Light for Largest US Solar Facility
    Washington, DC – The Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) commends Florida Power & Light (FPL) and SunPower for the completion of the DeSoto Next Generation Solar Energy Center in Arcadia, Florida. The facility will overtake Nevada's Nellis Solar Power Plant for the title of largest solar photovoltaic facility in North America. Constructed in less than a year, the DeSoto Next Generation Solar Energy Center uses over 90,000 photovoltaic panels to turn the sun's rays into electricity to power more than 3,000 homes.

  • SEPA Announces Winners: 2009 Solar Business Achievement Awards
    Anaheim, CA—The Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) today announced the results of the 2009 SEPA Solar Business Achievement Awards. In the midst of today's challenging solar market conditions, the SEPA Board of Directors and staff are proud to recognize these utilities and solar companies who are responding to these challenges with action and innovation. Winners were selected in five categories based upon their demonstation of clear vision and imaginative business strategies. Nominees for the awards included one utility CEO, electric utilities, and solar companies from SEPA's 700 plus member companies across the U.S. and the world. Recognition of CEO of the Year winner, Don Brandt of Arizona Public Service, will take place today at 10:30 am in room 202 of the Anaheim Convention Center during the Press Conference. Winners in the remaining categories will be recognized during SEPA's Annual Membership Meeting, tomorrow, October 29, at 12:30 pm in Ballroom C of the Anaheim Convention Center, in conjunction with Solar Power International

  • We Actually Can?!
    As a researcher and writer, one naturally gets to read a few books. However, I was absolutely astonished to find that it was one of my own, A Renewable World, that actually gave me, for the first time as a professional environmentalist, real hope. I read the new book cover to cover, and when I finished it, was left with an overwhelming sense that "we actually can pull this out of the fire!"

  • Another Wind Farm for Tehachapi Pass
    Western Wind Energy Corp has secured approximately 575 contiguous acres near Tehachapi, California through land purchases and ground leases and plans to develop 30 megawatts of capacity at the site. The new project will be named Windswept. Western Wind is working on acquiring or leasing additional contiguous land parcels that could see Windswept increase to over 1,500 acres and up to 80 MW.

  • Offshore Wind Project Planned for Taiwan
    The first steps are in place for the development of Taiwan's offshore wind potential following the conclusion of a Heads of Terms Agreement by SeaEnergy PLC and Taiwan Generation Corporation (TGC). Under the agreement they will jointly plan, construct, develop and operate offshore windfarm projects in Thailand.

  • SEPA Boosts Solar Electric Power Build-out with New Resources
    Online solar tools and other resources customized for utility executives, employees and solar industry leaders

  • U.S. Solar Organizations SEIA and SEPA Form New Entity to Produce Trade Events That Drive Solar Industry Expansion
    Solar Energy Trade Shows LLC Will Produce "Solar Power International", "PV America" and Other B2B Events; Show Proceeds Will Continue to Support the Growth of the U.S. Solar Energy Industry

  • Solar Power International 2009, Largest Ever U.S. Solar Energy Event, Begins in Anaheim, Calif.
    Keynotes Include U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis, New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Ed Begley Jr.; Organizers Expect Record Attendance of 20,000+ People from 90 Countries; Sprawling Solar Energy Expo with 925 Companies Opens Doors to General Public on October 28, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

  • POWER-GEN Asia and Renewable Energy World Asia 2009 Achieves Record-Breaking Attendance.
    POWER-GEN Asia, co-located with Renewable Energy World Asia, shattered its past attendance record with nearly 7,000 power professionals attending the most successful event in its 17 year history. Held at IMPACT Exhibition and Conference Centre from 7th to 9th October, POWER-GEN Asia and Renewable Energy Asia saw the region's power industry professionals gather to discuss the latest developments, issues and challenges related to the region's power generation, transmission and distribution and renewable energy sectors.

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  • Lost Creek Wind Project Financing Closes
    Norddeutsche Landesbank (NORD/LB) has closed on financing for the Lost Creek Wind Farm project located in DeKalb County, Missouri. The project is being developed by Wind Capital Group.

  • Alpha Energy Features Pre-Configured Hybrid Power Supplies and Configurator at the Solar Show
    A national leader in turnkey photovoltaic and renewable systems and member of The Alpha Group, Alpha Energy will launch its Solar/Wind Hybrid Power Supply (HPS) Configurator and pre-configured kits at the 2009 Solar Power International Expo in Anaheim this week. A user-friendly utility, the Solar/Wind HPS Configurator helps customers put together an HPS system that will generate energy for grid-tied or off-grid residential and commercial installations.

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