One of the big knocks against solar and wind energy is the lack of infrastructure to connect the power generated in remote areas of the American West with the large population centers back east. But a project in New Mexico could change that. GreenBeat reports that state’s governor has unveiled a plan to build a massive electric transmission station in …
USDA Loan to Help Green Rebuilding Greensburg, KS
Greensburg, Kansas, literally destroyed by a tornado in May, 2007, is getting some help from the government to have a green energy source supply the power for the town as it continues to rebuild. The USDA has announced a $17.4 million loan to Greensburg Wind Farm, LLC, to provide financing for the 10 wind turbine project that will supply power …
Renewable Energy Grants Available in Colorado
The Colorado Department of Agriculture is now offering several Advancing Colorado’s Renewable Energy (ACRE) grants. Eligible projects include agricultural related renewable energy systems, feasibility studies and research projects. The ACRE program is a set of grants that provide funds to conduct feasibility studies, install renewable energy systems or do research into renewable energy projects. Grant applications submitted must be for …
Duke (Energy) & North Carolina Team Up for Wind
You don’t expect Duke and the University of North Carolina to be together on too many things, especially when it comes to items on the basketball court. But in this case, it’s Duke Energy teaming up with the Tarheels on a wind energy project. The Triangle Business Journal reports that the two are partnering to put up three wind turbines …
San Francisco Calls for More Wind Power
Windmills might soon be going up all over San Francisco, as a a task force is recommending that the city start putting up the turbines at places like Treasure Island, the San Francisco Zoo, city parks, and the city airport as demonstration sites for how urban wind farms could help power the city. The San Francisco Chronicle reports that the …
Grant Helps Iowa State Establish Wind Energy Lab
Researchers at Iowa State University will be able to learn more about wind turbine technology… a good idea when you consider how big wind energy has become in the state. The school’s work with Arizona-based TPI Composites and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, N.M., to improve the process currently used to manufacture turbine blades has …
Alternative Energy Symposium Set for Chicago
Mark your calendar for October 1st and 2nd for the third annual Alternative Energy Symposium held at the campus of Chicago State University. The event is put on by the folks at American Science Technology‘s Center for Alternative Energy Technology (CAET): Renewable and sustainable energy derived from natural resources could hold the key to the United States not only reducing …
Wind, Solar Advocate Picks Up Heinz Award
A man called “one of the most effective renewable energy advocates in Texas” is being honored with an award that has a focus this year on the environment. Thomas “Smitty” Smith… known for his work in putting together the Texas Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) that is now being adopted all across the country and has made Texas a leader in …
Wind Energy Gets Billion Dollar Boost from Congress
Wind turbines could become more efficient and reliable, with some help from a $1-billion program that has just passed the U.S. House. Rep. Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.) is the sponsor of the measure that the San Francisco Chronicle says aims to ensure that the biggest of the wind-generating turbines will be the most cost effective… important if wind energy is to …
USDA Gives $13 Mil for Renewable Energy Projects
The USDA is handing out another $13 million in loans and grants for 233 renewable energy projects in rural areas of 38 different states. The projects were announced in this press release and during a speech at the Farm Progress Show in Illinois, that included some of the highlighted projects: The loan guarantees and grants can be used for renewable …