Change in the air? Wind industry wants govt. lift
AP via Yahoo! Finance Sun, 24 May 2009 10:39 AM PDT
When it comes to new sources of electricity, few things have moved faster over the past decade than wind. But the wind-power industry is looking for a bit of stability: a commitment from the federal government that could help pull it out of the doldrums of the past six months by guaranteeing it a place in the country's long-term energy mix. |
world news
Euronews Sun, 24 May 2009 10:36 AM PDT
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon has urged world business leaders to get behind efforts to draw up clearer rules on climate and energy. Speaking in Copenhagen ahead of conference to replace the Kyoto Protocol, Ban called on those present to be at the forefront in making the global economy cleaner. |
Energy efficiency emphasized at UC Santa Barbara summit
San Fernando Valley Business Journal Sun, 24 May 2009 10:34 AM PDT
SANTA BARBARA â€" New strides are being made in energy-saving technologies, but future gains will depend on how consumers put those technologies to use in their lives. |
Transformer explosions knock out power to hundreds in Cedar Rapids
The Gazette Sun, 24 May 2009 10:34 AM PDT
Hundreds of homes are without power in southwest Cedar Rapids after a series of transformer box explosions.One of those explosions happened on Sixth Street southwest between 19th and 20th avenues.Alliant Energy says an equipment failure caused a spacer cable to come down. That caused a power surge that triggered four or five boxes to explode around 9 o'clock this morning.Alliant says the outage ... |
Quebec future in rivers, dams: premier
Montreal Gazette Sun, 24 May 2009 10:28 AM PDT
“This energy created our history,†Charest said in a speech to 700 Liberals closing a two-day party council in Laval. “It has given work to a generation of Quebecers. It will also be part of our future.†|
Meridian hearing adjournment fails; time reduced
Otago Daily Times Sun, 24 May 2009 10:25 AM PDT
An attempt to delay an Environment Court hearing of appeals against Meridian Energy Ltd building a new power scheme on the lower Waitaki River has failed. |
Frankenmattt: two sweaty guys on hilarious journey to Charleston
Charleston City Paper Sun, 24 May 2009 10:24 AM PDT
After last year's well-received improv show Pilgrimage, Frankenmatt â€" Frank Caeti and Matt Craig â€" return to Piccolo Spoleto this year with a scripted show that pulses with all the manic energy of the best improv. by Eric Liebetrau After last year's well-received improv show Pilgrimage, Frankenmatt â€" Frank Caeti and Matt Craig â€" return to Piccolo Spoleto this year with a scripted show that ... |
NWFPA President Takes Energy Efficiency Initiative to U.S. Senate
AG Weekly Sun, 24 May 2009 10:18 AM PDT
WASHINGTON, D.C. n David Zepponi, President of the Northwest Food Processors Association (NWFPA), today told the U.S. Senate’s Energy and Natural Resources Committee that Northwest food processors strongly support proposed legislation that would create a revolving loan program to fund increased energy efficiency implementation for U.S. industries. |
Otago's energy innovation applauded
Otago Daily Times Sun, 24 May 2009 10:17 AM PDT
Otago organisations were applauded for energy efficient and renewable projects at the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority annual awards last week. |
Industrial Site Draws Big Hopes
FOX 13 Memphis Sun, 24 May 2009 10:15 AM PDT
Business boosters have big hopes for a West Tennessee industrial development site where Gov. Phil Bredesen wants to locate a solar energy plant. |
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