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Renewable energy integration a valuable proposition in the UAE – Middle East Events (press release)

Renewable energy integration a valuable proposition in the UAE Middle East Events (press release) Integrating renewable energy generation into UAE power grids is more achievable and realistic than in other countries in Europe, an industry expert has said today. Bruce Smith, Business Advisor for the Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority (ADWEA), … and more »

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Clean energy doesn’t always bring security for military – Environment & Energy Publishing

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Clean energy doesn't always bring security for military Environment & Energy Publishing Nellis Air Force Base's 14.2-megawatt solar power plant has been lauded by the military as a showpiece of a sweeping effort to boost energy security and resilience at bases by integrating renewable energy. Bases get 99 percent of their electricity from … Energy companies halt USAF attempts to go off-gridOff-Grid Backup planThe Engineer (blog) all 3 news articles »

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Chu: National energy standard would broaden market – CBS News

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Chu: National energy standard would broaden market CBS News (AP) ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Energy Secretary Steven Chu said Thursday that the creation of a federal clean energy standard would serve as a big step toward creating a nationwide market that would spur more innovation in renewable energy technology. Great Park Selected as Site of U.S. Department of Energy 2013 Solar DecathlonSacramento Bee Chu talks renewables at SandiaAlbuquerque Journal (subscription) Energy Secretary Tours Sandia LabsABQ Journal (subscription) Marketwire (press release) -vtdigger.org -Bizjournals.com all 165 news articles »

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Food v Fuel Debate Deflates
World Bank ousts energy costs as true culprit for rising food prices. The World Bank recently released a report reversing claims that wrongly faulted biofuels for food price increases.
Source: www.biodiesel.org

Experts: Bioenergy leading to more efficient and environmentally friendly energy future
On May 24, 2011, NBB hosted an on-line forum called “Vantage Point: Views on Food, Fuel and Land Use” to hear what national experts say about biodiesel’s impact on the food supply and land use.
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U.S. Biodiesel Leaders Visit with Lawmakers
Members of the National Biodiesel Board (NBB), the trade association for the U.S. biodiesel industry, today called on lawmakers to extend and reform the biodiesel tax incentive.
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Apache to Buy Cordillera Energy for $2.85 Billion
The independent oil and natural gas producer Apache Corporation agreed on Monday to acquire the privately held Cordillera Energy Partners for $2.85 billion, the latest deal centered on the controversial drilling technology known as hydraulic
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Orb Energy runner up in NGO/SME category for Zayed Future Energy prize
BANGALORE (Commodity Online): Orb Energy, India’s leading providers of solar energy solutions, was awarded first runner up in the NGO / SME category of the Zayed Future Energy Prize in recognition of its efforts towards creating a significant
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Pushing the Green Button for Energy Savings
The White House hopes that someday soon everyone will be able to monitor and control their home energy usage, and lower their monthly utility bills, with a few swipes on a smartphone app. At least that’s the vision of the Green Button
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A Bold Plan to Study Dark Energy
On the afternoon of January 8th, a small group of journalists and scientists headed north from downtown Austin, the venue for 219th meeting of the American Astronomical Society, to the University of Texas campus. There we learned about HETDEX, the Hobby
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Radiant outlook for energy sector – Financial Times

Radiant outlook for energy sector Financial Times The outlook for energy looks particularly radiant, especially compared to last year when the single worst performing share in the S&P was First Solar, a maker of solar panels. A short on the shares was the most profitable position for some hedge funds … and more »

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Renewable Energy Standards: If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It – ThinkProgress

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Renewable Energy Standards: If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It ThinkProgress By Climate Guest Blogger on Jan 17, 2012 at 9:44 am by Peter Fox Penner When your local utility buys more renewable energy to power your lights and computers, what more do you get besides the power? You get cleaner air, fewer respiratory health … Research and Markets: The Impact of Smart Grids and Renewable Energy on the …SunHerald.com US Winning Green Energy Race to NowhereGlobal Warming (blog) Solar in Hawaii: the Supernova SyndromeRenewable Energy Focus Power Engineering Magazine -Triple Pundit all 86 news articles »

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Energy Department Invested $6.5B in Risky “Green” Ventures
The Obama administration’s track record with taxpayer-funded, green-tech subsidies is severely flawed, and according to new documents obtained by CBS News, its failures were all too predictable. The Energy Department’s $535-million loan guarantee to
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Green energy’ is the best route to profitable public investment
The Obama administration’s investments in the green energy economy have already produced a great number of jobs in a sector with significant potential for additional growth. It would be a serious mistake to undercut the initiative just as it
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Newberry Volcano: Geothermal Energy Advocates In Oregon Have High Hopes
– Geothermal energy developers plan to pump 24 million gallons of water into the side of a dormant volcano in Central Oregon this summer to demonstrate new technology they hope will give a boost to a green energy sector that has yet to live up
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Clean Energy Makes Big Strides, but Just How Sustainable is the Growth?
Global investment in clean energy capacity expanded by 5 percent in 2011 to $260 billion. The growth comes despite the considerable drag from economic crisis in Europe and weak growth in the U.S. The new research, compiled by Bloomberg New
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Markets focus on energy-hungry Asia – Montreal Gazette

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Markets focus on energy-hungry Asia Montreal Gazette As controversy swirls over other proposed pipelines such as Northern Gateway and Keystone XL to get bitumen from Alberta's oil sands to distant markets, the fate of the natural-gas project in Alaska illustrates how quickly shifts in energy markets can … Natural gas glut fuels export debateHouston Chronicle Energy markets turn focus to gas-hungry AsiaAnchorage Daily News all 48 news articles »

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