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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Apr 15, 2005

Webcast: CHP and DG Potential in California – April 28th and 29th

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/webcast-chp-and-dg-potential-california-april-28th-and-29th/

Internet users have a nice opportunity to tune in via the web on a pair of workshops set up to discuss issues related to combined heat and power (CHP) and distributed generation (DG) development in California.

UPDATE MAY 12, 2005: The webcasts of these two meetings don’t appear to be archived on the CEC web site. So we’ve added links below to the various presentations that the CEC has put online that came out of these meetings.

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Article, ILSR Press Room filed under Energy | Written by David Morris | No Comments | Updated on Apr 13, 2005

Biomass: Which Road to Take?

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/biomass-which-road-take/

A strategic report on developing a sustainable biomass policy, prepared for a foundation in 2001, offers a vision that is still relevant today.

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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Apr 12, 2005

State Authority Over Mercury Emissions From Power Plants

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/state-authority-over-mercury-emissions-power-plants/

We received a question on the whether or not states like New Jersey have authority to enact more stringent rules on mercury emissions from power plants than what the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued recently.

Here is the original question:

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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Apr 12, 2005

Community Wind Energy – Examples to Learn From

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/community-wind-energy-examples-learn/

Community wind energy projects are expanding across the Midwest. These locally owned commercial-scale wind projects maximize local economic benefits. Take a look at how farmers and entrepreneurs are harvesting a new crop.

Below find some nice online resources describing successful community wind energy projects.

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Article filed under Energy | Written by David Morris | No Comments | Updated on Mar 30, 2005

Are Ethanol Mandates a Good Idea?

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/are-ethanol-mandates-good-idea/

We received a question on whether or not the state of Montana should enact a requirement for a 10 percent ethanol blend in its gasoline supplies. Dr. Dave responded, noting that Montana is one of six states that has in place or is currently debating, an ethanol mandate.

Click Here for the complete Question and Answer from Dr.Dave.

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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Mar 28, 2005

New Ethanol Plant Will Use Waste Heat From Existing Power Plant

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/new-ethanol-plant-will-use-waste-heat-existing-power-plant/

In a unique collaboration, a Minnesota electric cooperative will supply the thermal energy requirements for an ethanol plant proposed in North Dakota.

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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Mar 28, 2005

Aggregating Communities to Advance Energy Self Reliance

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/aggregating-communities-advance-energy-self-reliance/

Under a law enacted in 2002, communities in California were alllowed to aggregate electric utility customers and take control over their electric system. Three years later, implementation plans are being developed or under consideration by about two dozen California cities.

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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Mar 24, 2005

Hybrid Vehicles and HOV Lanes

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/hybrid-vehicles-and-hov-lanes/

We received a question on whether or not hybrid electric/gas vehicles should be allowed to use high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes. Dr. Dave responded, calling hybrid cars an essential component of a sustainable transportation strategy but policies to let them use HOV lanes would be unnecessary and counterproductive.

Click Here for the complete Question and Answer from Dr.Dave.

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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Mar 14, 2005

Report: Oregon Looks At Knocking Down Barriers to Expand Distributed Generation

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/report-oregon-looks-knocking-down-barriers-expand-distributed-generation/

The Oregon Public Utility Commission [OPUC] issued a report, "Distributed Generation in Oregon: Overview, Regulatory Barriers and Recommendations. The report describes how customers and utilities are using DG technologies, their benefits, as well as current and projected costs. This report stands out since very few states have devoted resources to investigate policy options to increase distributed generation.

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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Mar 9, 2005

California Seeks A Million Solar Roofs by 2018

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/california-seeks-million-solar-roofs-2018/

In late February, California Governor Schwarzenegger’s office released the details of the California Million Solar Roofs bills (SB 1 and SB 1017). The two bills together will create a ten-year incentive program to help Californians install one million solar electric rooftops on homes and businesses throughout the state by 2018.

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