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Treehugger

Advancing Colorado's New Energy Economy
Denver Post
Our commitment to a clean energy future has attracted companies like Vestas, the world's largest manufacturer of wind turbines, and SMA Solar, ...
Xcel Energy Honors Colorado State University as One of 12 Energy Efficiency ...Colorado State University News (press release)
Penry clings to past as renewable energy program advancesGrand Junction Sentinel
Colorado Passes New Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS)Green Chip Stocks (blog)
Energy Collective (blog) -SolveClimate (blog) -Recharge
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US-REG & A-Power To Build 1.1-GW Wind Turbine Production Plant in Nevada
RenewableEnergyWorld.com
The wind industry has recieved most of this $2 billion, and the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) struck a defiant tone in its opposition to Schumer's ...
UPDATYE 1-A-Power Energy, 2 others to develop 1.1 GW plantReuters
Companies announce plans for wind turbine manufacturing plantLas Vegas Sun
Wind Turbine Plant to Be Built In Las VegasKLAS-TV
CanadianBusiness.com -MarketWatch (press release) -Green Stocks Central
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National Post

Celebrating 10 women in wind and solar energy
Petroleumworld.com
Under her leadership, RNP has supported the Northwest's implementation of more than 2700 MW of wind, geothermal, and solar projects. ...
Senate 'Buy American' Clause Awaits Wind Industry Reps as They Descend on ...Energy Collective (blog)
Wind turbines blowing into the stateBatesville Herald Tribune
Suzlon To Bring 728 MW Online in US in 2010SustainableBusiness.com
SolveClimate (blog) -PR Newswire (press release) -REVE
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UPI.com

More Messages Link Senator to Job Effort
New York Times
In October, The Times disclosed Mr. Ensign's role in securing lucrative jobs for Mr. Hampton at two other Nevada companies — NV Energy and Allegiant Air ...
Ensign votes against bill even though it included his amendment to help NevadaLas Vegas Sun
Report: Senator sought work for ex-lover's husbandThe Associated Press

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Ormat Technologies completes acquisition of interest in geothermal project ...
CanadianBusiness.com
The Tuscarora project, which is located on about 9800 acres of land in Elko County, Nevada, is expected to become operational in 2012. ...
Ormat Technologies Closes Acquisition of Hot Sulphur Springs II, LLC.PR Newswire (press release)

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ViaLogy wins renewable energy contract with Enel
Reuters
L) said it signed a contract with the North American unit of Enel Green Power to identify geothermal drilling locations in Nevada, sending its shares up 10 ...
ViaLogy Signs Renewable Energy Contract With Enel North America to ...PR Newswire (press release)
ViaLogy plc enters into renewable energy contract with Enel North AmericaTrading Markets (press release)
ViaLogy signs renewable energy deal with Enel in North AmericaSmallCapNews.co.uk

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Sunpluggers.com

First Solar agrees 300MW solar power sale with PG&E
BrighterEnergy.org
Arizona company First Solar has agreed a power purchase agreement to provide electricity to the Pacific Gas and Electric Company from a ...
First Solar Wins ProjectZacks.com
2010-03-10 PG&E to buy 300MW of First Solar's Desert SunlightNew Energy Matters (subscription)
First Solar Signs Contract with PG&E for 300 MW Photovoltaic Solar Power ProjectCompoundSemi Online (press release)

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Rapid Growth

Padnos Iron & Metal opens solar energy installation at its Wyoming facility
Rapid Growth
Holland-based Louis Padnos Iron & Metal Co. has invested more than $1 million to install a huge rooftop solar energy system at its recycling ...

Wyoming governor vetoes legislation to encourage nuclear energy production, 2 ...
CanadianBusiness.com
He pointed to the state's wind energy task force, which has been meeting since last May to recommend how the state should regulate the wind industry. ...

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RECOVERY 99--DESIGN-INSTALLATION OF A SOLAR GRID TIED PV SYSTEM AT THE ...
Trading Markets (press release)
NOTICE TEXT: Department of Veterans Affairs VA National Energy Business Center VA National Energy Business Center THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATION ...

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Solar Prospectors Chase Italian, Israeli 'Gold Mines'
BusinessWeek
First Solar, based in Arizona, plans to start building the world's biggest solar farm in China's Inner Mongolia region in June. The above-market rates are ...

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CalFinder (blog)

Solar Power Under Attack in Arizona
CalFinder (blog)
There are states where one could argue that solar power is not the best renewable option, like the windy Dakotas or the geothermal-laden Northwest, ...
Suntech powers up profits for China EconomyStock Markets Review
Suntech to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences and Industry EventsPR Newswire (press release)
Brigantine Advisors Initiates Coverage on Suntech Power (STP) with a Hold ...StreetInsider.com (subscription)

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Should the US subsidize green investments that create jobs overseas?
Dallas Morning News (blog)
The authors cite filings by firms such as Advanced Energy Industries of Colorado, which says the majority of its manufacturing is done in Shenzen, China. ...

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Foreclosure rate slows in February
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
The Fort Wayne-based geothermal manufacturer also reported fourth-quarter earnings of $6.05 million, or 50 cents per share, an 18 percent increase from the ...

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BrighterEnergy.org

Vialogy enters renewable sector with geothermal deal
BrighterEnergy.org
The Enel contract opens up a new market for us” - Robert W. Dean, ViaLogy Geothermal energy exploration can require very large capital investments and ...

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Essco Wholesale joins Trina Solar distribution list
Phoenix Business Journal
“With the addition of Trina Solar modules to our renewable energy equipment portfolio, we truly are able to be a one-stop distributor for our electrical ...
Trina Solar Signs Sales Agreement with U.S. Wholesale Distributor EsscoPR Newswire (press release)

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GWSC Is Growing Rapidly in the Green Energy Sector
SYS-CON Media (press release)
Federal Regulation is beginning to require more of our energy to come from renewable sources like solar power, wind energy and hydro electric production. ...
GWS Technologies, Inc. Becomes Technology Supplier to CHS Farms LLCMarketWatch (press release)

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Clear Skies Ahead For Colorado Clean Energy
GetSolar.com (blog)
This would boost Colorado solar tremendously. But Ritter's push for a clean energy economy doesn't end there. Shortly after the bill passed the Senate, ...
Increase Colorado's renewable standardsDenver Post
Colorado Senate passes increase to renewable energy standardSummit Daily News
A hard working senatorAspen Times
Fox 31 KDVR.com -Denver Daily News -The Durango Herald
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USA Today

Wyoming to tax wind power as many states court clean energy
USA Today
States are not only pushing for wind and solar but also for biomass and geothermal energy. The story adds: Hawaii and Texas will count wave energy toward ...
Wind Energy America Inc. Submits Interconnection Request for 250 MW Wyoming ...MarketWatch (press release)
Wind tax bill breezes through third readingLaramie Boomerang
BP to Start Building Three US Wind Farms This Year and NextBusinessWeek
PR Newswire (press release) -American Spectator
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Weekly Clean Energy Roundup: March 10, 2010
SustainableBusiness.com
The five companies are: SunEdison, AECOM Energy/Solar Power Partners, SunPower Corp, SunDurance Energy, and Chevron Energy Solutions. ...

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GWS Technologies to Supply Renewable Energy Solutions to CHS Farms
AZoCleantech
GWS Technologies, Inc., a renewable energy solutions developer, announced that the company will be supplying hydro generators, solar panels and wind ...
SmallCapNewsRelease:(OTCBB: GWSC) To Supply CHS Farms With Green Technology24-7PressRelease.com (press release)

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The Leader Newspapers

Study: Renewable-energy mandate bill could create 23000 jobs in Colorado
Bizjournals.com
Colorado's rules don't include hydroelectric power, instead focusing on solar and wind power as well as biomass and other renewable energy sources. ...
Report: Renewable Energy Bill Could Spark 20000 New Jobs in ColoradoArea Development Online
Renewable energy bill passes another hurdleSummit Daily News
As state Senate mulls renewable energy bill, report shows jobs potentialThe Colorado Independent
BusinessWeek -Pueblo Chieftain -CleanTechnica
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MiamiHerald.com

Sage grouse rule is classic Salazar
Denver Post
Oil and gas development has been the greatest threat to sage grouse in the eastern part of the bird's range, which includes Colorado. However, wind energy ...
Interior Dept. Puts Off Listing Sage Grouse As Endangered SpeciesDemocracy Now
Governor's Sage Grouse Team to Meet WednesdaySheridan Media (press release)

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SENATOR HARRY REID NAMED 2009 NATIONAL SOLAR ENERGY CHAMPION OF THE YEAR
AltEnergyMag (press release)
“He played a major role including key solar provisions in the economic stimulus bill and Nevada is on the leading edge of the clean energy economy. ...

PSEG rolling out renewable energy plan for New Jersey
newjerseynewsroom.com
To meet the green goals of the state's energy master plan, though, "offshore wind has to be an integral part," said Scott Jennings. ...

Christian Science Monitor

From same sex marriage to medical marijuana, states take the lead
Christian Science Monitor
States have long outpaced the federal government in setting requirements for wind, solar, and other renewable sources. Electric utilities in 27 states now ...

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Adam Capital Drives Momentum in Renewable Energy Solutions Market
PR Web (press release)
The loan to Arizona-based Solar Solutions will fund the installation of five or more residential solar electric PV systems in the Phoenix area. ...

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Energy Matters

University of Toledo fights to outpace solar power rivals
Toledo Blade
According to the US Department of Energy, the universities picked as lead Frontier centers to study solar and other forms of renewable energy were Arizona ...
ACS Enters Renewable Energy Market in the United StatesAZoCleantech
Report: Ohio missed out on solar industry jobsDayton Daily News
Clean energy conundrumThe Daily Evergreen
Tonic -Toledo Blade
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Examiner.com

Incentives for cutting-edge Dow Chemical solar shingles plant
Examiner.com
Despite new incentives to attract alternative-energy companies to Arizona, Scottsdale-based Kyocera Solar Inc. announced last week that it will open a new ...
Stabenow highlights clean energy supportMidland Daily News
The chemical titan plans to build its first full-scale production facility for ...Area Development Online
Excerpts from recent Michigan editorialsMLive.com

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How Obama will run against Washington again in 2010 -- or try anyway
Los Angeles Times (blog)
Because the nation that leads in clean energy will also lead in the 21st century economy, we're going to keep on pushing -- (applause) -- for solar and wind ...

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Future role of natural gas discussed at Houston energy conference
Tehran Times
Renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar energy, “just cannot ramp up fast enough” to replace carbon-based fossil fuels -- oil, natural gas and coal ...

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(For large-cap stocks on the move, click on [WATCH/US])
Reuters
[ID:nSGE62A0IG] The company along with the US Renewable Energy Group and American Nevada Group said they would jointly develop a production and assembly ...

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Windy Wyoming debates excise tax for wind energy
The Associated Press
They are offering tax breaks or incentives, according to national wind and solar energy associations. "It is very disturbing to hear that one of the great ...
Wind energy jeopardizes landCasper Star-Tribune Online
Don't limit reforms of eminent domain to windCasper Star-Tribune Online

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Taxing wind
newjerseynewsroom.com
Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal shot ahead of the wind-state pack by becoming the first chief executive to back a tax on wind energy. ...
Lawmakers head home; what they did will affect youGillette News Record
Wyo. lawmakers position the state for hard timesBusinessWeek

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ECO:nomics -- Creating Environmental Capital
Huffington Post (blog)
Other provocative subjects discussed included wind energy, natural gas, nuclear energy, other types of alternative power, synthetic genomics (I will admit I ...

stv.tv

Nuclear power -- not a green option
Los Angeles Times
Compared with other non-coal energy technologies, it is the most authoritarian and least democratic. Granted, large and expensive wind and solar farms will ...
Democrats Revolt Over EnergyWall Street Journal
The country needs a place for atomic garbage. So why is the president closing ...Philadelphia Inquirer
Chu pushes for nuclear power, carbon capsPacific Coast Business Times
Las Vegas Review - Journal -TheStreet.com (subscription) -Aiken Standard (subscription)
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Wind towers and solar panels help power Jacksonville strip mall
Florida Times-Union
The towers, which were built by a Nevada company and cost about $15000 each, are making people aware of alternative energy, said Frank Erickson, ...

Green Path North transmission line is officially off the table
Press-Enterprise
Green Path North would have carried electricity from geothermal, wind and solar sources 80 miles from Imperial County to Los Angeles, crossing nature ...

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Is Distributed Thermal Storage Next?
CleanTechnica
In all of the windy Plains states from the Dakotas to Wyoming and Oklahoma, rural homeowners could store their own excess wind power, which is typically ...

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Senate amends bill to restore geothermal money to counties
Las Vegas Sun
With a boom in geothermal energy expected over the next decade, the counties stand to make hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue from geothermal leases ...
Nevada senators introduce legislation to restore geothermal money to states ...Lahontan Valley News
ENSIGN, REID LEGISLATION WILL BRING GEOTHERMAL ROYALTIES BACK TO NEVADABigNews.biz (press release)
Proposal Would Share Geothermal Money With State, CountiesKTVN
Lahontan Valley News -Lahontan Valley News
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Indian-American professor turns chicken feathers into fuel
Economic Times
Misra, director of the University of Nevada, Reno's Renewable Energy Centre, has published 183 technical papers in the areas of materials, ...

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Marathon planning 24 new oil wells
Cody Enterprise
Drilling is scheduled to begin in April and continue through September, said Matt Vezza, the company's asset team leader for Wyoming. ...

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Conoco's Mulva Sees Gas Supplies Meeting Demand for Centuries
BusinessWeek
Gas can be used increasingly to meet energy needs, including as a backstop for intermittent power sources such as wind and solar generation, said Mulva, 63. ...

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Today's Energy Solutions

Floral company completes solar installation
Mother Nature Network (blog)
Much of this success is due to New Jersey's Solar Financing Model, which relies on high renewable energy standards and the use of Solar Renewable Energy ...
Solar Blooms in New Jersey: World Class Flowers Unveils 178kW Solar Energy SystemPR Newswire (press release)

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Dysart Unified School District begins energy-efficiency grant process
Arizona Republic
The Arizona School Facilities Board is awarding up to $12.9 million of federal stimulus money to school districts for energy efficiency and solar projects. ...

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Bizjournals.com

Analysts hot for First Solar execs, cool on stock
Bizjournals.com
“Analysts on both sides say that First Solar provides the best IR of any company in the alternative energy sector,” the magazine said. ...

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Seattle Post Intelligencer

Freudenthal signs bills on wind energy
Billings Gazette
CHEYENNE — Wyoming will have more authority over the siting and development of wind farms and the state will begin taxing wind energy production under bills ...
Wyoming Set to Tax Wind ProductionClean Skies News
Freudenthal signs 3 wind bills into lawLocalNews8.com
Bills to regulate wind development advance in Wyo.BusinessWeek
Wyoming Tribune -Wyoming Business Report -The Associated Press
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Treehugger

Sundrop Fuels Convert Biomass to Synfuel Using Solar Energy
EV World
SYNOPSIS: Concentrated solar energy gasifies biomass at 700 ºC into synthetic gas, which can be converted into methanol, ethanol or gasoline. ...
More Efficient Biomass Gasification Through Solar Concentrating MirrorsTreehugger
Gasifying Biomass with SunlightMIT Technology Review (blog)

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Reuters

White House hosts meeting on energy, climate
The Associated Press
"Climate change is about pricing carbon, and creating a whole new wind, solar panel, fuel cell industry in this country," Brown said. At the same time, ...
Obama meets with (too many) swing Senators on bipartisan climate and clean ...Energy Collective (blog)
Obama Pushes Climate Change In White House MeetingBernama

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State work on wildlife guidelines for wind goes on
Laramie Boomerang
The department in November released a draft document meant to provide guidance for wind developers seeking state permits. Biologist Scott Gamo said this ...

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