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Renewable Energy’s Big Secret – Somewhat Reasonable – Heartland Institute (blog)

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Renewable Energy’s Big Secret Somewhat Reasonable – Heartland Institute (blog) Renewable energy remains a tiny part of our energy picture. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, by the end of 2011, 39,000 wind turbine towers were operating in the United States, but provided only 2.9% of our electricity, compared to 42% from … European energy policy falters amid economic downturnReuters The Environmental Crisis Is an Economic OpportunityHuffington Post UK (blog) all 4 news articles »

100% renewable energy: becoming the new normal? – RenewEconomy

100% renewable energy: becoming the new normal?RenewEconomyA decade ago, cities, regions, and businesses aiming for 20% renewable energy were on the cutting edge. Few believed that a higher target in a few decades was an achievable goal. Anyone even su…

Global energy group celebrates success of renewable energy project in E. Africa – Nzweek

Global energy group celebrates success of renewable energy project in E. Africa Nzweek “DEEP has supported local East African entrepreneurs working in renewable energy technologies including improved cookstoves; biomass briquettes, which are a cleaner alternative to charcoal; solar photo-voltaic products; biogas and the value chains … and more »

Saudi Arabia pushes towards major renewable energy program – Al-Arabiya

Al-ArabiyaSaudi Arabia pushes towards major renewable energy programAl-ArabiyaSunday, 24 February 2013. Saudi Arabia wants most of the new renewable energy capacity to come from two solar power technologies, but is also seeking to generate electricity …

Renewable energy talk in Somerset this week – Somerset County Gazette

Somerset County GazetteRenewable energy talk in Somerset this weekSomerset County GazetteRenewable energy talk in Somerset this week. SOMERSET Smallholders Association is hearing a talk from renewable energy company Puragen next Thursday, February 28. …

Turbines symbolic of locally produced renewable energy – Maui News

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Turbines symbolic of locally produced renewable energy Maui News ULUPALAKUA – With the 428-foot-tall wind turbines in the Auwahi Wind energy project completed, state and community officials viewed the towers dotting the southern slope of Haleakala as a symbol of renewable energy. U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz, Lt. Gov. New Auwahi Wind Project Dedicated To Maui’s Energy IndependencePR Newswire (press release) all 4 news articles »

Budget 2013: Make ‘renewable energy’ an independent sector, says FICCI – Economic Times

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Budget 2013: Make ‘renewable energy‘ an independent sector, says FICCI Economic Times NEW DELHI: Stressing the necessity for setting-up projects on renewable energy, FICCI solar task force has recommended the government to make renewable energy as an independent sector and separate it from power sector exposure limit in budget 2013. and more »

Saudi sets out roadmap for major renewable energy programme – Reuters UK

Saudi sets out roadmap for major renewable energy programme Reuters UK RIYADH Feb 23 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia has published a roadmap for its renewable energy programme, aimed at reducing the amount of oil it burns in power stations, and targets issuing final bids for the first plants within three months. The world’s top … and more »

Angara pushes for renewable energy – Manila Standard Today

Angara pushes for renewable energyManila Standard TodaySenator Edgardo J. Angara on Friday underscored the need to bring Renewable Energy directly to consumers who need alternative sources of electricity: the fisherfolk, farmers and those living in dis…

Renewable energy as a power source? – Napa Valley Register

Renewable energy as a power source? Napa Valley Register The program, called a community choice aggregation, would give local governments control over purchases of renewable energy, and in setting rates for the generation component of residents’ electric bills, said Gopal Shanker, president of Recolte Energy.