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Source: blogs.reuters.com --- 7 days ago
Vinod Khosla is a card-carrying Republican. But, the billionaire venture capitalist and alternative energy entrepreneur said, Democrat Barack Obama would be better for green businesses. “I am a Republican, but I do believe Barack Obama will be a much bigger supporter of clean tech and renewable energy than John McCain will,” Khosla said at the Reuters [...] ... Source: uk.reuters.com --- 13 days ago
LONDON/ NEW YORK (Reuters) - The "green economy" will rebound faster than most from global financial turmoil, because of government-guaranteed revenues for renewable energy. ... Source: www.businessweek.com --- 9 days ago
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Source: environment.newscientist.com --- 7 days ago
Tapping endless resources of guilt-free energy is no longer a hippy's fuzzy green dream (full text available to subscribers) ... Source: www.technologyreview.com --- 8 days ago
A last-minute addition to a financial bailout bill supports solar and wind power, as well as plug-in hybrids. ...
Source: activerain.com --- 14 days ago
DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. Choose one or both databases to search: Taxpayer Services Florida Department of Revenue 1379 Blountstown Hwy. Tallahassee, FL 32304-2716 Phone: (800) 352-3671 Phone 2: (850) 488-6800 Web site: http://www.myflorida.com/dor Renewable Energy Production Tax Credit Incentive Type: Corporate Tax Credit Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies: Solar Thermal Electric, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass, Hydroelectric, Geothermal Electric, CHP/Cogeneration, Hydrogen, Tidal Energy, Wave Energy, Ocean Thermal Applicable Sectors: Commercial Amount: $0.01/kWh for electricity produced from 1/1/2007 through 6/30/2010 Maximum Incentive: No maximum specified for individual projects; Maximum of $5 million per state fiscal year for all credits under this program Carryover Provisions: Unused credit may be carried forward for up to 5 years Website: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/ energy/energyact/incentives.htm Authority 1: SB 888 Date Enacted: 6/19/2006 Effective Date: 1/1/2007 - 6/30/2010 (PTC provision) Authority 2: HB 7135 Date Enacted: 6/25/2008 Effective Date: 7/1/2008 ... Source: www.publicradio.org --- 10 days ago
It looks like Michigan and Washington are closely aligned with their renewable portfolio standards of 10% by 2015 and 15% by 2020, respectively. But with all due respect Jim, I think Washington is [kicking Michigan's renewable derriere](http://www.rnp.org/default.html). We have 39 geothermal, solar, wave energy and wind projects in some forward marching phase, with 18 fully operational. Gifted with massive coastal wave energy, the windy (and thankfully sunny) eastern part of Washington and geothermal deposits (thanks to glaciers), we are using a suite of public policy tools, including the dreaded Initiative process, to move inexorably towards a clean energy economy in the Pacific NW. Abyd Karmali from Merrill Lynch was right on target [when he said ](http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/10/01/will-the-fiscal-crisis-hobble-the-clean-energy-industry/?hp)"the carbon crunch is a multi-generational challenge that will significantly outlast the credit crunch." Long-term success for renewable energy will come to fruition, even with the massive belching from Wall Street and its run for cover. When we collectively stop quaking in our boots and recognize that financial outcomes are within our control, *and when*... - Congress renews the renewable tax credit (and we know dirty fuels will come along for the ride, or no deal) - We adopt a "recovery/bailout/Mr. fix-it" plan that substantively changes banking regulation - Shareholder action and co ... Source: gristmill.grist.org --- 5 days ago
By Adam Browning The implosion of credit markets could mean severe problems for people looking to finance an investment in energy efficiency or solar. Frankly, financial innovation is as important as technological innovation when it comes to bringing solar into the mainstream. But now you don't have to take some guy on a blog's word for it -- you can take some guy on the Wall Street Journal's word for it. One potential remedy has been pioneered by the city of Berkeley, with their innovative property tax assessment financing program . We've just posted a couple papers discussing how the model works, and what states can do to enable municipalities to follow their lead. Check them out here . ... Source: www.theherald.co.uk --- 8 days ago
An ambitious plan to expand Scotland's renewable energy output over the next decade, to meet and exceed European Union targets, has been launched by the First Minister. ... Source: gristmill.grist.org --- 13 days ago
By Adam Browning Renewable things are happening in the heartland. Ohio passed a renewable portfolio standard in the spring, and Michigan did the same a few weeks ago. Renewable activists in Missouri recently qualified a renewable energy standard -- Proposition C -- for the ballot , and this week the Kansas City Star endorsed the effort. The measure calls for a relatively modest 15 percent renewable standard by 2021, but the lessons from Colorado's Amendment 37 are worth keeping in mind. In 2004, after three or four failures in the legislature, Colorado held the country's first statewide referendum on renewable energy. Despite unanimous utility opposition and a well-funded "no" campaign, the measure prevailed. Since then, the state legislature has doubled the requirement, and some of the measure's strongest utility opponents have pulled a 360 and have become relatively aggressive in their approach toward Renewables. To its credit, Kansas City Power and Light, one of the state's largest utilities, supports Prop. C. ... Source: www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk --- 12 days ago
Renewables could supply up to 42% of Ireland’s energy needs, cutting our reliance on imported energy, slashing costs for households and business and boosting competitiveness. ... Source: www.building.co.uk --- 8 days ago
Framework aimed to drive tenfold increase in renewable energy use for heat and transport ... Source: www.scotlibdems.org.uk --- 1 day ago
Commenting on the Scottish Government’s renewable energy framework consultation published today, Liberal Democrat Energy spokesperson Liam McArthur MSP said: ... Source: www.xconomy.com --- 11 days ago
Back in August, we wrote about the ongoing struggles of Imperium Renewables, the Seattle-based biodiesel fuel producer that canceled its $345 million IPO, went through several rounds of layoffs, and lost a key contract with Royal Caribbean. Today, Imperium announced a recapitalization involving its existing investors. The majority of the new investment (the value and [...] ... Source: redgreenandblue.org --- 11 days ago
5 reasons not to drill for oil off our nation’s shores: 1) Renewables and Alternative Fuels –It is a distraction from the dire need to promote Renewables and move to a clean, energy independent future. 2) Short Term Solution –We live in a country that has 4.5% of the world’s population and uses 25% of the world’s oil. Any oil found would simply be a short term solution. The time and money spent searching and drilling would be better spent promoting renewable energy and alternative fuels. 3) Price at the Pump –We wouldn’t save at the pump for about a decade, and even then the savings would be only a few cents . 4) Marine Life –Drilling offshore would negatively impact delicate marine ecosystems. Plus, the US government recently calculated there was a 33-51% chance of a major spill in the lifetime of an offshore oil and gas lease in the Chukchi Sea off Alaska. Thems not good odds! 5) Climate Change –As Jerry James Stone said in a comment in his recent Red Green and Blue article “the offshore solution does not address our climate crisis. We would still be burning the same amount of fossil fuel, and that is BAD!” Read more of this story » ... Source: domesticfuel.com --- 11 days ago
A new report from the U.S. Conference of Mayors says 4.2 million Americans will have green industry jobs by 2038… a dramatic increase from the current 750,000 green jobs in the country now. “This report proves that being green is not optional, it is necessary for a healthy and robust economy,” said U.S. Conference of Mayors [...] ... Source: www.sustainablebusiness.com --- 13 days ago
Utility companies will not suffer as much from lack of credit, and will be in a strong position to increase their share of the market. ... Find more results for Renewables on RSSMicro.com |
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James Murray, US renewable energy firms this weekend issued a collective sigh of relief, after the House of Representatives voted to extend renewable energy tax credits that had been due to lapse... ...