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Cheaper Biomass Power in Alabama
More power customers in Alabama soon could be enjoying lower power bills, thanks, in part, to a decision by that state’s public service commission to approve a renewable energy rate decrease. This story in Birmingham (AL) Press-Register says the decrease will go to customers who support what has been an obscure program to support an Alabama Power Company coal/biomass project …
Biodiesel Helping Rebuild Greensburg, KS
Last May, the town of Greensburg was virtually wiped off the map as a tornado ripped through the small town in Southwest Kansas. But despite losing almost everything, the resilient folks of Greensburg are getting a chance at economic recovery… by way of a green fuel. This story in the Houston Chronicle says Torsten Energy, LLC will build a biodiesel …
Google Makes Renewable Energy Commitment
To many of us Google is synonymous with Internet searching. Well, Google the company also wants to be known for its green ways. According to a Google press release, the company has launched a new initiative to develop cheap electricity from renewable sources: The newly created initiative will focus initially on advanced solar thermal power, wind power technologies, enhanced geothermal …
Ski Resorts Running on Biodiesel
The Colorado ski resorts of Aspen and Vail are known for their great snow and trendy ways, and biodiesel producers are hoping they’ll continue a green trend one of then has been practicing… using biodiesel. Aspen has been using biodiesel in its snowcats for a while, and the web site The Vail Trail is asking if its resorts, which are …
ACORE President Expects Big Gains
The president of the American Council on Renewable Energy believes the recent growth in renewable energy markets is just the beginning of sustained growth that will increase the renewable energy business by 10 times. This ACORE press release says President Michael Eckhart made the remarks at a clean tech conference in Seattle: “The growth of renewable energy means jobs and …
DC to Host International Energy Efficiency Forum
Those concerned about the climate, national security, and what could happen economically because of increasing global energy demands will meet with leaders from the energy efficiency industry in a four-day forum in the nation’s capital. The Energy Efficiency Global Forum and Exposition (EE Global) will take place November 11th-14th at the Washington, DC Convention Center: EE Global will serve as …
Ford Offers First Full-Sized Clean Diesel Truck; Good for Biodiesel Use
Ford’s new Clean Diesel engine… the first time a clean diesel engine has been offered in a full-sized pickup… could be quite a catch for those wanting to be green but needing the power and size of a big truck. This story in Autospectator.com says the Ford-exclusive 6.4-liter Power Stroke turbo-diesel is quieter, powerful and more capable, while meeting stringent …
Off-shore Power in Texas Takes a Different Twist
Texas is used to having companies bidding for off-shore energy rights in the Gulf of Mexico, but this time it’s the wind, not oil, fueling the process. This story in the Dallas Morning News says its a new process for almost everyone involved: This is the first time in the U.S. that leases for offshore wind production are being put …
Virgin Music Festival Goes Green
The second annual Virgin Festival sponsored by Virgin Mobile will try to be as environmentally conscious as possible during the two-day concert, August 4-5th at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. Organizers of the event featuring bands such as The Police, Smashing Pumpkins, and Amy Winehouse are encouraging festival attendees to “green it like they mean it.” This press release …