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China Idles 40% of Windpower Turbine Output Capacity (Update4) Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:57AMMarch 11 (Bloomberg) -- China is idling as much as 40 percent of its wind-turbine factories following a surge in investment driven by the government’s renewable-energy goals, the vice president of Shanghai Electric Group Corp. said.
Bartlett's suing windmill manufacturer; Alleges turbine unsafe Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:50AMWith its new 100-foot-tall windmill still broken and idle, Bartlett’s Ocean View Farm has sued its manufacturer and the company which installed the turbine in Nantucket Superior Court, seeking $1.5 million in damages.
Students get first place in turbine contest Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:48AMTwo teams from St. John the Evangelist School recently competed at the KidWind Challenge in Syracuse, a design competition that has middle and high school students test their engineering and scientific prowess by building wind turbines.
Obama’s Trade Goal Fights His Clean-Energy Plan (Update2) Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:48AMPresident Barack Obama’s goals of boosting U.S. exports and combating climate change are colliding as the U.S. Export-Import Bank expands financing for oil, gas, mining and power-plant projects.
Stark State students school the governor Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:38AMTwo years ago, George Judson punched a time clock for the final time at the Hoover Co.
U.S. wildlife agencies seek protections for loggerhead turtles Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:35AMFederal wildlife agencies proposed Wednesday increased protections for loggerhead turtles along both U.S. coasts, including in Maryland .
Board against turbine change Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:25AMWORCESTER - The Planning Board last night voted unanimously against recommending a change to the cityand#8217;s zoning ordinance that would have allowed wind turbines to be up to 450 feet in height in all zoning districts.
Reid issues statement on construction of wind turbine plant in Nev Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:22AM"The clean energy industry is the future of Nevada. It can create much-needed jobs in the short-term and will help diversify our state's economy in the long-term," Reid said.
Wind Turbine Plant to Be Built In Las Vegas Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:14AMA group of companies has announced plans this morning to develop a plant in the Las Vegas valley that would employ about 1,000 people for manufacturing wind turbines.
Gov. McDonnell signs bills intended to promote Virginia as an East Coast energy power Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:58PMRICHMOND, Va. - Gov. Bob McDonnell signed into law Wednesday offshore drilling legislation intended to realize his goal of making Virginia the East Coast's energy superpower.
Major deal inked to promote alternative energy Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:55PMThe Energy and Agriculture ministries yesterday inked the cooperation pact to jointly promote alternative energy. The cooperation covered the creation of human resources, data development and R&D, to achieve the 15-year alternative energy development plan.
Charges of ‘neglect’ unfair to all who’ve worked at Mount Hood Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:04PMI respectfully must take exception to Myron Dittmer’s accusation in last week’s newspapers that Mount Hood has been treated with “benign neglect” (“Passive recreational study needed at Mount Hood,” Free Press , March 4). Throwing out statements like this, without any substantiation, is not fair to the many hundreds of citizens who from 2002-2010 have volunteered their time and hard work to first ...
Jennifer Schwab: ECO:nomics -- Creating Environmental Capital Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:59PMIf there is one clear message coming out of the ECO:nomics Conference, it's that we need to assign a price or cost to carbon emissions, and soon
HBM celebrates 60 years as a worldwide leader in test and measurement Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:08PMMarlboro, MA - HBM, the worldwide leader in test and measurement is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year.
Council approves Coppell community-wide trails plan Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:50AMThe Coppell City Council approved the Coppell community-wide trails implementation plan during its Feb. 23 meeting. This new plan will update the city-wide trail system, according to Brad Reid, director of parks and recreation. The plan passed 6-0 with Councilwoman Marsha Tunnell absent.
Firm predicts bright 'green' future Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:39AMA bright future in the renewable energy market was forecast by an East Anglian engineering firm last night after installing the first of 100 wind turbines off the Kent coast.
Teachers win grants from FPL Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:35AMVIERA — A total of $9,500 in grants will help teach students about renewable energy by building solar cars, solar ovens or turbines to measure wind energy.
Granholm highlights Merrill Tool and Machine Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:32AMGov. Jennifer Granholm toured Merrill Tool and Machine in Merrill Tuesday to highlight alternative energy manufacturing support from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Clipper Windpower appoints new chief executive from US backer Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:08AMThe chief executive of loss-making renewables company Clipper Windpower is to leave his post to be replaced by an executive from its new US backer.
Group names Alexander 'Defender of the Mountains' Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:55PMSen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., was honored Tuesday evening with a "Defender of the Mountains" award by the Alliance for Appalachia.
NE Town inks contract with Northland regarding road use Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:12PMNORTHEAST TOWN-A $10,000-per-year community stipend and an agreement to bury at least part of the transmission lines highlight a road use agreement negotiated between the Northeast Town and Northland Power last week, bringing the wind farm project a step closer to implementation.
Reno curve fix could be in plan Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:02PMSoftening a curve on East 82nd Avenue could be added to Reno County's infrastructure wish list.Annua ...
U.S. Power Companies Fight the Wind Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:42PMCompanies aren't happy with the success of the alternative energy offering...
U.S. sits on rare supply of tech-crucial minerals Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:38PMUntapped reserves include deposits of both "light" and "heavy" rare earths — families of minerals that help make everything from TV displays to magnets in hybrid electric motors.
Alexander Warns About Perils Of Renewable Energy Projects Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:19PMSenator Lamar Alexander expressed concern on Tuesday over the siting of renewable energy projects during a hearing of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, of which he is the ranking member.
German IMO Group opening US plant in Dorchester County Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:08PMCHARLESTON — A German company that makes parts used in everything from wind turbines to cranes will be opening its first American plant in South Carolina.
GET A JOB: Plant opening in Dorchester County Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:40PMGov. Mark Sanford announced Tuesday that IMO USA Corp. will locate at an industrial park in Dorchester County northwest of Charleston.
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-09 18:56 HEADLINE STOCKS-U.S. small/midcap stocks on the move on March 9 Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:27PM(For large-cap stocks on the move, click on) March 9 (Reuters) - Some small and midcap stocks on the move on Tuesday:
Texas Breaks Wind Energy Record Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:55PMGood news from the Lone Star State: Texas set a new record for US wind energy generation late last week when at 6:37am on Friday wind turbines provided 19 per cent of the electricity mix – the equivalent of 6,272MW - to its main grid. The figure, which did not include power generated in its windy Panhandle region, is expected to increase significantly in the coming years as the state plans to ...
DOE Chief Urges Energy Leaders to Accept Curbs on Greenhouse Gases Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:52PMHOUSTON -- Energy Secretary Steven Chu told participants at a major energy industry gathering here today that they need to ac...
Turbine parts maker expanding to Summerville area Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:48PMA German company that makes anti-friction rings used in wind turbines is investing $47 million to open a plant in Dorchester County. Gremsdorf-based IMO Group plans to create 190 jobs in McQueen Industrial Park, it was announced today.
Confusing laws discourage builders Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:05PMConfusing laws are causing Rhode Island to miss out on several wind turbine opportunities.
Southern chiefs group wants Hydro audit Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:47PMAn Aboriginal group is calling for an environmental audit of Manitoba Hydro.
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Tuning the energy innovation engine at MIT Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:38AMThis year's MIT Energy conference provided a showcase for energy entrepreneurs while investors and executives grappled with how to make giant energy business cleaner.
Could selling clean energy mop up B.C.'s debt? Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:21AMB.C. could pay off its entire debt by developing large, untapped sources of clean energy and selling the power to the U.S., says a new report.
LETTER: Ugly 'green' giants are coming Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:19AMMy parents moved to South Monterey in 1960 to live in the home and farm the land that has been in our family for over 150 years. I have always been captivated by the natural beauty of the area and thought that it would never be despoiled. Sadly, I was wrong.
East Aurorans Show Off Winter Fun Skills Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:17AMAs fulfilling as winter can be in East Aurora, there are some locals who occasionally chose to move beyond the 14052 for outdoor recreation. Such was the case this weekend, Feb. 27 and 28, for several East Aurorans.
Fudoli Shares Thoughts on His Role as Legislator Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:17AMTwo months is not a lot of time to get completely acclimated to a new job, but new Erie County Legislator Dino Fudoli said the progress is going well, a little slow at times, but he is happy with what has been done so far. Fudoli represents Erie County’s 5th Legislative District, which includes Elma, Marilla, Wales and Holland, as well as his hometown of Lancaster and the towns of Alden and ...
Reportlinker Adds Global Switchgears Industry Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:17AMReportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:
Lawmakers letting the air out of wind power project Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:04PMThe possibility of the nation’s first fresh water wind turbine farm located near Oswego County is turning bleak.
Top Scoops Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:08PMdescribes his vision for a low carbon future based on ‘clean technology’.
Wind energy storage project moves ahead Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:09PMDALLAS CENTER (AP) — Kent Holst stood in front of the Iowa Stored Energy Park's municipal utility members and proclaimed, ``This time, we have something to show you.''
Stockyard Hill wind farm: date set for panel hearings Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:38PMORIGIN Energy has received 306 submissions to its Stockyard Hill wind farm proposal, with panel hearings to be held from April 7.
Energy investor to erect wind turbines near factories Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:26PMThe man who oversaw the sale of British Energy to France's EDF has launched a new venture to build small wind farms near to heavy industrial users of electricity.
Danish wind power firm to invest in Philippine IT hub Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:37AMVestas Wind Systems Asia-Pacific, a Danish wind power solutions provider will build its second largest IT hub in the country and hire up to 200 local employees by 2011. Related posts: UK firm invests P5.6B in biomass plants UK-firm Global Green Power will invest more than 5 billion... UK bioenergy firm to invest P6B in RP Recognizing the Philippines’ viability for renewable energy sources ...
Business Briefs March 7 Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:37AMRenewable energy workshops planned Renewable energy experts will be touring rural Nevada in March to tell farmers, ranchers and small business owners about incentive programs and grants that can lower costs for installing solar panels, wind turbines or small hydroelectric systems. NVEnergy, Nevada Wind Working Group and the U.S. Department of Agriculture will make the presentations at the ...
State Seeks to Expand Wind-related Manufacturing Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 5:13AMThe Development Office is working to woo companies that make parts for wind farms.
UpWind Solutions Raises Cash Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:47AMMedford, OR-based UpWind Solutions, a provider of operations and maintenance services for utility-scale wind projects, has raised $10 million out of a $29 million round of Series B preferred stock, according to a regulatory filing. The investors weren't disclosed, but the SEC form lists Michael Linse of Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and Mark Lewis ...
Developers caught in the crosswinds Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:44AMMONTPELIER — In 1941, Vermont was at the forefront of the wind energy movement. ... - By DANIEL BARLOW Vermont Press Bureau