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Biofuels, wind power show gains, but hurdles remain
Money & CompanyBiofuels and wind power are having the biggest new impact in American power generation, according to a report released today by the U.S. Energy Department. Consumption of biofuels has risen 16 fold increase since 2000 and wind power use has seen an... -
WindMade label for wind-powered companies debuts in U.S.
GreenspaceAdd another certification system to the growing pile of green laurels, eco-friendly standards and sustainability seals that wannabe environmentalist companies can strive for. This fall, businesses can apply for certification from the new WindMade... -
Environment: Do we have to choose between clean energy and the animals?
Opinion L.A.It all seemed so simple once. You know: "Save the whales," "save the spotted owl" and so on. Now, black and white has given way to green versus green. Take the Los Angeles Times story on Monday about wind turbines...... -
Google invests $55 million in Kern County wind farm
L.A. Times Tech BlogGoogle must really like its new renewable energy hat, because the company has plunked down an additional $55 million on a major wind project. The Internet search giant said it is partnering with Citibank, with each shelling out $55 million to help finance... -
Ted Turner talks wind power and baseball at Anaheim conference
GreenspaceMedia mogul Ted Turner opened the wind industry’s largest national conference Monday morning with the kind of feisty, fist-pumping comments that have become his calling card. “I’ve been accused of being full of hot air most of my life,... -
Google backs California wind farm with $55 million
GreenspaceThe Alta Wind Energy Center in Kern County, one of the largest wind farms in the world, just landed a hot new financier: Google. The Internet search giant is partnering with Citibank to each spend $55 million to buy part...... -
Jellyfish a model of efficiency
John Dabiri, assistant professor of aeronautics and bioengineering at Caltech who won a MacArthur Award this year, is fascinated by jellyfish. He believes jellyfish propulsion can inform engineering, which in turn can inform efficiency in wave and wind...
Tags: Energy Saving, Doughnuts, Foods and Beverages, Renewable Energy, Science and Technology
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Grand dream loses sheen in glare of daylight
Larry Eisenberg had a vision. "Amazing," he called it. "Spectacular."
The Los Angeles Community College District would become a paragon of clean energy. By generating solar, wind and geothermal power, the district would supply all its electricity needs....Tags: Finance, Personal Finance, Renewable Energy, Zurich (Swiss Confederation), Science and Technology
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Wind shift ahead in Lee County?
Daily Gazette, Sterling, Ill.A third of Lee County Board members have taken a stand on the controversial proposal for a wind farm in the county's southwestern corner. The rest either are undecided or haven't returned Sauk Valley Media's calls for comment. The 24-member board will...Tags: Renewable Energy, Housing and Urban Planning, Environmental Issues, Solar Energy, Interior Policy
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Add beacons to meteorological towers, Contra Costa panel recommends
The Contra Costa TimesContra Costa's Planning Commission has shined some light on safety measures for marking meteorological towers that can prove hazardous to aircraft. The county panel recommended this week that safety precautions for the towers, used by wind farm...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Renewable Energy, Environmental Issues, Solar Energy, Federal Aviation Administration
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Xcel Energy requests fuel factor rate increase to start June 1
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, TexasA proposed Xcel Energy utility fuel factor rate increase could mean an extra $5.87 or more on an average customer's utility bill, a copy of the company's request to the Public Utility Commission of Texas shows. Xcel Energy filed a proposal with the...Tags: Colorado Avalanche, Renewable Energy, Petroleum Industry, Natural Gas, Environmental Issues
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Turbine blade plummets in Ocotillo
Staff WriterOCOTILLO — A massive blade from one of the 112 wind turbines recently installed was found near a tower base Thursday, after plummeting onto the ground overnight, triggering safety concerns among officials and some residents. No injuries were...Tags: Siemens, Career and Workplace, Renewable Energy, Energy, Environmental Issues
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