The British Virgin Islands, Columbia, Dominica, Saint Kitts & Nevis, Saint Lucia and Turks and Caicos have joined the Carbon War Room and Rocky Mountain Institute’s ‘Ten Island Renewable Challenge‘. The campaign is designed to help get the islands off fossil fuels as well as move forward with projects for schools and hospitals. The commitments were complemented by news that …
Get Your Sustainable Energy in America Factbook
Bloomberg New Energy Finance has released the 2014 installment of the Sustainable Energy in America Factbook. The resource was developed for The Business Council for Sustainable Energy, and found that renewable energy, natural gas and energy efficiency advancements are leading a transformation of America’s energy. The 2014 Factbook documents the upward trajectory of energy efficiency, natural gas and renewable energy, …
ACORE Names Four to Board of Directors
Four new members are joining the Board of Directors for the American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE). This news release from the group that advocates for a variety of renewable energy solutions says Dan Adler, Matt Cheney, Kathleen Weiss and Michael Ware were elected to fill vacancies on the board. “ACORE directly benefits from the impressive credentials, experience, and industry …
EIA Seeks Renewable Energy Comments
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) is seeking input on proposed changes to electric power and renewable energy data surveys. EIA is soliciting comments on the proposed changes in a Federal Register Notice. The proposed changes involve the following surveys: • Form EIA-63B, Annual Photovoltaic Cell/Module Shipments Report • Form EIA-411, Coordinated Bulk Power Supply Program Report • Form EIA-826, …
Iowa leads Ethanol Production in 2013
During 2013, 42 ethanol plants in Iowa produced 3.7 billion gallons matching 2011 and 2012. This was reported by the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) who also notes that Iowa continues to be the number one ethanol producing state and is estimated to account for nearly 28 percent of national ethanol production for the year. IRFA points out that the …
Senator Max Baucus Unveils Tax Reform Proposal
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) and Ranking Member Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) have launched a process for the committee to begin developing a proposal to reform America’s tax code. Over the next several months, the committee will convene weekly to discuss a series of topics and collect feedback from members on a wide range of options for taking on …
All They Want for Christmas Is a Biogas Generator
Franklin, Vermont farmers Denna and Mike Benjamin were heading into the holidays with a big wish: natural gas to start their anaerobic digester to convert the methane fro their cows’ manure to electricity. The project was partially funded by a federal grant, and if the digester was not operating by year’s end they would lose a major portion of the …
Seasons Greetings From Greenbelt Resources
Twas the night before startup, and all through the plant Not a creature was stirring, not even an ant. The wiring was hung by the electrician with care, With hopes that good lining would keep them from wear. The cooker tank was nestled on a slant on its beam, While starchy feedstock inside it mixed with enzymes and steam. The …
Largest Solar Plant in Texas Online
What is believed to be the largest solar farm in Texas has gone online in San Antonio. The 41MW Alamo I solar farm, comprised of more than 167,000 solar panels expanding 450 acres, is the first phase of the 400MW development. When completed, the state is expected to be one of the top solar producing states in the U.S. Alamo …
Benefits of Biodiesel Topic During IRFA Summit
The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) has announced additional speakers for its 2014 Annual Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit and Trade Show. These new speakers will address the biodiesel market through policy initiatives and broader distribution networks. The event takes place January 28, 2014 at The Meadows Conference Center at Prairie Meadows in Altoona, Iowa. The “More B for Me: Growing …