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Eastern Shore wind farm an environmental 'wolf in sheep's clothing'
Like the proverbial "wolf in sheep's clothing," a Texas energy company is promoting a massive Eastern Shore wind farm as an environmentally friendly "green" project ("Eastern Shore wind project confronts eagles, Navy," April 29). In reality, this...
Tags: Renewable Energy, Wind Power, Glen Burnie, Environmental Issues
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Learning how to solar power your house in the Ozarks
jscherder@ky3.comREPUBLIC, Mo -- When it comes to solar power, Republic resident Jim Evans says Southwest Missouri is falling behind. In fact, he says the rate of solar installations in the Kansas City and St Louis areas is 50 times greater than this area. So Evans is...Tags: Alternative Energy, Renewable Energy, Environmental Issues
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Pioneering solar energy research underway at SDSU-IV Brawley campus
Staff WriterBRAWLEY — Solar energy projects are often costly and intrusive to the environment but some say they don’t have to be. The Combined Power LLC’s Hyperlight Demonstration Project is simple, cheap and potentially will have international...Tags: Alternative Energy, Renewable Energy, Environmental Issues, Energy, Energy Saving
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REPORT: Wind turbine sound limit should be increased in Emmet County
Staff Writer -- bhubbard@petoskeynews.comA private firm commissioned to study the ordinance governing wind turbines in Emmet County is recommending local officials go along with plans to increase the allowable noise levels. County officials have been looking at what revisions might be needed to...Tags: Weather, Science and Technology, Renewable Energy, Wind Power, Weather Reports
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North American Development Bank and NRG announce 5-MW solar park in Brawley
The North American Development Bank and NRG Solar announced the signing of a $19.2 million loan for a solar project to be built at San Diego State University-Imperial Valley campus The loan is for the construction of a 5-megawatt solar park to be located...Tags: Science and Technology, Alternative Energy, Renewable Energy, Colleges and Universities, Environmental Issues
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Wind turbine sound debate to restart in Emmet County
Staff Writer -- bhubbard@petoskeynews.comCROSS VILLAGE -- The howling debate about how loud wind turbines should be in Emmet County will resume Thursday night. The Emmet County Planning Commission will discuss the recent findings of a commissioned acoustic review on whether the 35-decibel sound...Tags: Weather, Science and Technology, Renewable Energy, Wind Power, Weather Reports
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Bats need trees as maternity wards, to save us from bugs
The abandoned Durham Iron Mine in upper Bucks County once belonged to William Penn and, in 1999, it served as the winter hibernation home for up to 17,000 bats, after they had dined on nearly 12 tons of airborne bugs in warmer months. Nine years later,...
Tags: Endangered Species, Forestry and Timber, Bucks County, Renewable Energy, Natural Resource Industry
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Wind power needs infrastructure
Renewable energy showed fantastic growth in 2012, accounting for 55% of new electricity generating capacity built last year. The energy produced is keeping pace with the price of fossil fuels, and shows potential to become even cheaper in the future....Tags: Alternative Energy, Renewable Energy, Wind Power, Environmental Issues, Energy Saving
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PUC vote reflects possible change ahead in philosophy for energy-efficiency incentives
One member of the state Public Utilities Commission voted Tuesday against the energy-efficiency programs of a gas and electric utility. A second member cast the decisive vote in the 2-1 decision for their approval but said she might be on the...Tags: Elections, Renewable Energy, Philosophy, Religion and Belief, Wind Power
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Ocotillo Wind project area deemed sacred
Staff WriterOCOTILLO — The project area where the controversial 112 wind turbine project is located was recently deemed a “sacred site” by the Native American Heritage Commission, a ruling seen as symbolic victory by some opposing the project. The...Tags: Renewable Energy, Culture, Arts and Culture, Wind Power, Cultural Development
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Get a solar recharge
Name: Goal Zero Switch 8 Solar Recharging Kit What it is: an eco-friendly recharging kit that uses either solar power or electricity to charge its Switch 8 lithium ion portable battery, which has a tip for solar charging and another for USB charging. It...
Tags: Apple iPhone, Alternative Energy, Renewable Energy, Apple iPad, Environmental Issues
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Jonathan Lesser: Measuring the full cost of Md.'s wind farm subsidy
With the approval of Maryland’s legislature, Gov. Martin O’Malley will soon sign into law new state subsidies to lure power companies to build windmill generators off the coast of Ocean City. The legislation will raise electricity bills, but...Tags: Plant Openings, Alternative Energy, Electricity Production and Distribution, Regional Authority, Renewable Energy
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